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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.50, 937.95 and 394.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.50, 937.95 and 394.69 is: 590.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.50 : 937.95 = 394.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.50/937.95 = 394.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.50x = 937.95 × 394.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.50x = 370,199.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,199.49/626.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.90

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