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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.86, 940.03 and 334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.86, 940.03 and 334.30 is: 501.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.86 : 940.03 = 334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.86/940.03 = 334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.86x = 940.03 × 334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.86x = 314,254.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,254.19/626.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.31

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