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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.72, 940.14 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.72, 940.14 and 334.16 is: 501.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.72 : 940.14 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.72/940.14 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.72x = 940.14 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.72x = 314,157.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,157.18/626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.27

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