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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.87, 940.32 and 368.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.87, 940.32 and 368.69 is: 553.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.87 : 940.32 = 368.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.87/940.32 = 368.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.87x = 940.32 × 368.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.87x = 346,680.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,680.04/626.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.03

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