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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.90, 940.07 and 241.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.90, 940.07 and 241.88 is: 362.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.90 : 940.07 = 241.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.90/940.07 = 241.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.90x = 940.07 × 241.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.90x = 227,380.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,380.04/626.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.71

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