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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.84, 940.26 and 242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.84, 940.26 and 242 is: 363.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.84 : 940.26 = 242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.84/940.26 = 242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.84x = 940.26 × 242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.84x = 227,542.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,542.92/626.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.00

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