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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.94, 938.52 and 337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.94, 938.52 and 337.50 is: 505.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.94 : 938.52 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.94/938.52 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.94x = 938.52 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.94x = 316,750.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,750.50/626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.23

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