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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.64, 939.72 and 383.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.64, 939.72 and 383.28 is: 574.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.64 : 939.72 = 383.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.64/939.72 = 383.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.64x = 939.72 × 383.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.64x = 360,175.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,175.88/626.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.77

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