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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.58, 939.93 and 236.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.58, 939.93 and 236.73 is: 355.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.58 : 939.93 = 236.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.58/939.93 = 236.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.58x = 939.93 × 236.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.58x = 222,509.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,509.63/626.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.12

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