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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.80, 941.52 and 383.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.80, 941.52 and 383.44 is: 575.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.80 : 941.52 = 383.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.80/941.52 = 383.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.80x = 941.52 × 383.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.80x = 361,016.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,016.43/626.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.97

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