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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.58, 940.68 and 338.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.58, 940.68 and 338.22 is: 507.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.58 : 940.68 = 338.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.58/940.68 = 338.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.58x = 940.68 × 338.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.58x = 318,156.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,156.79/626.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.77

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