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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.67, 940.14 and 384.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.67, 940.14 and 384.78 is: 577.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.67 : 940.14 = 384.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.67/940.14 = 384.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.67x = 940.14 × 384.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.67x = 361,747.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,747.07/626.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.25

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