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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.59, 939.89 and 241.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.59, 939.89 and 241.75 is: 362.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.59 : 939.89 = 241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.59/939.89 = 241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.59x = 939.89 × 241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.59x = 227,218.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,218.41/626.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.63

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