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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.79, 938.81 and 352.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.79, 938.81 and 352.73 is: 528.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.79 : 938.81 = 352.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.79/938.81 = 352.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.79x = 938.81 × 352.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.79x = 331,146.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,146.45/626.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.32

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