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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.58, 939.56 and 366.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.58, 939.56 and 366.65 is: 549.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.58 : 939.56 = 366.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.58/939.56 = 366.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.58x = 939.56 × 366.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.58x = 344,489.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,489.67/626.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.79

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