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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.57, 939.28 and 382.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.57, 939.28 and 382.57 is: 573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.57 : 939.28 = 382.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.57/939.28 = 382.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.57x = 939.28 × 382.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.57x = 359,340.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,340.35/626.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.50

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