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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.74, 939.65 and 236.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.74, 939.65 and 236.71 is: 354.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.74 : 939.65 = 236.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.74/939.65 = 236.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.74x = 939.65 × 236.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.74x = 222,419.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,419.85/626.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.89

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