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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.69, 940.26 and 394.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.69, 940.26 and 394.85 is: 592.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.69 : 940.26 = 394.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.69/940.26 = 394.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.69x = 940.26 × 394.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.69x = 371,261.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,261.66/626.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.42

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