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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.90, 940.60 and 383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.90, 940.60 and 383.60 is: 575.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.90 : 940.60 = 383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.90/940.60 = 383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.90x = 940.60 × 383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.90x = 360,814.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,814.16/626.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.55

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