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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.60, 940.38 and 352.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.60, 940.38 and 352.92 is: 529.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.60 : 940.38 = 352.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.60/940.38 = 352.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.60x = 940.38 × 352.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.60x = 331,881.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,881.11/626.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.65

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