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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.74, 938.55 and 366.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.74, 938.55 and 366.05 is: 548.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.74 : 938.55 = 366.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.74/938.55 = 366.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.74x = 938.55 × 366.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.74x = 343,556.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,556.23/626.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.17

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