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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.72, 939.95 and 236.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.72, 939.95 and 236.69 is: 354.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.72 : 939.95 = 236.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.72/939.95 = 236.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.72x = 939.95 × 236.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.72x = 222,476.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,476.63/626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.99

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