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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.91, 938.52 and 382.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.91, 938.52 and 382.69 is: 572.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.91 : 938.52 = 382.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.91/938.52 = 382.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.91x = 938.52 × 382.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.91x = 359,163.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,163.39/626.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.91

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