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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.71, 940.62 and 338.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.71, 940.62 and 338.35 is: 507.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.71 : 940.62 = 338.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.71/940.62 = 338.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.71x = 940.62 × 338.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.71x = 318,258.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,258.78/626.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.82

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