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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.64, 939.96 and 338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.64, 939.96 and 338.04 is: 507.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.64 : 939.96 = 338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.64/939.96 = 338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.64x = 939.96 × 338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.64x = 317,744.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,744.08/626.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.06

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