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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.84, 940.66 and 382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.84, 940.66 and 382.88 is: 574.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.84 : 940.66 = 382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.84/940.66 = 382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.84x = 940.66 × 382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.84x = 360,158.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,158.16/626.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.56

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