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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.58, 939.15 and 241.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.58, 939.15 and 241.62 is: 362.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.58 : 939.15 = 241.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.58/939.15 = 241.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.58x = 939.15 × 241.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.58x = 226,917.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,917.42/626.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.15

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