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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.50, 938.94 and 352.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.50, 938.94 and 352.72 is: 528.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.50 : 938.94 = 352.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.50/938.94 = 352.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.50x = 938.94 × 352.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.50x = 331,182.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,182.92/626.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.62

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