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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.70, 939.02 and 382.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.70, 939.02 and 382.49 is: 573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.70 : 939.02 = 382.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.70/939.02 = 382.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.70x = 939.02 × 382.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.70x = 359,159.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,159.15/626.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.10

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