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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.90, 940.23 and 353.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.90, 940.23 and 353.52 is: 530.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.90 : 940.23 = 353.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.90/940.23 = 353.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.90x = 940.23 × 353.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.90x = 332,390.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,390.11/626.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.22

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