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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.54, 939.49 and 236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.54, 939.49 and 236.52 is: 354.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.54 : 939.49 = 236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.54/939.49 = 236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.54x = 939.49 × 236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.54x = 222,207.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,207.58/626.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.66

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