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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.92, 939.36 and 382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.92, 939.36 and 382.70 is: 573.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.92 : 939.36 = 382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.92/939.36 = 382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.92x = 939.36 × 382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.92x = 359,493.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,493.07/626.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.43

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