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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.96, 940.36 and 395.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.96, 940.36 and 395.15 is: 592.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.96 : 940.36 = 395.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.96/940.36 = 395.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.96x = 940.36 × 395.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.96x = 371,583.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,583.25/626.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.67

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