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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.76, 939.96 and 383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.76, 939.96 and 383.40 is: 574.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.76 : 939.96 = 383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.76/939.96 = 383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.76x = 939.96 × 383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.76x = 360,380.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,380.66/626.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.99

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