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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.68, 940.18 and 366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.68, 940.18 and 366.90 is: 550.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.68 : 940.18 = 366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.68/940.18 = 366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.68x = 940.18 × 366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.68x = 344,947.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,947.34/626.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.44

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