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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.52, 939.51 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.52, 939.51 and 241.50 is: 362.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.52 : 939.51 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.52/939.51 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.52x = 939.51 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.52x = 226,891.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,891.67/626.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.15

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