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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.74, 940.04 and 236.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.74, 940.04 and 236.72 is: 355.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.74 : 940.04 = 236.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.74/940.04 = 236.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.74x = 940.04 × 236.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.74x = 222,526.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,526.27/626.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.05

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