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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.85, 941.18 and 353.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.85, 941.18 and 353.48 is: 530.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.85 : 941.18 = 353.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.85/941.18 = 353.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.85x = 941.18 × 353.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.85x = 332,681.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,681.83/626.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.72

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