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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.68, 940.32 and 383.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.68, 940.32 and 383.44 is: 575.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.68 : 940.32 = 383.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.68/940.32 = 383.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.68x = 940.32 × 383.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.68x = 360,556.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,556.30/626.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.34

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