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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.51, 940.71 and 384.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.51, 940.71 and 384.05 is: 576.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.51 : 940.71 = 384.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.51/940.71 = 384.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.51x = 940.71 × 384.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.51x = 361,279.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,279.68/626.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.65

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