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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.58, 940 and 236.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.58, 940 and 236.58 is: 354.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.58 : 940 = 236.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.58/940 = 236.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.58x = 940 × 236.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.58x = 222,385.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,385.20/626.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.92

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