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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.94, 940.14 and 383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.94, 940.14 and 383.40 is: 574.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.94 : 940.14 = 383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.94/940.14 = 383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.94x = 940.14 × 383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.94x = 360,449.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,449.68/626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.93

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