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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.72, 939.77 and 236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.72, 939.77 and 236.66 is: 354.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.72 : 939.77 = 236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.72/939.77 = 236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.72x = 939.77 × 236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.72x = 222,400.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,400.97/626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.86

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