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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.48, 939.27 and 333.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.48, 939.27 and 333.97 is: 500.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.48 : 939.27 = 333.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.48/939.27 = 333.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.48x = 939.27 × 333.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.48x = 313,691.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,691.25/626.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.72

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