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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.59, 939.03 and 366.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.59, 939.03 and 366.04 is: 548.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.59 : 939.03 = 366.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.59/939.03 = 366.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.59x = 939.03 × 366.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.59x = 343,722.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,722.54/626.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.56

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