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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.96, 940.44 and 338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.96, 940.44 and 338.96 is: 508.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.96 : 940.44 = 338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.96/940.44 = 338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.96x = 940.44 × 338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.96x = 318,771.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,771.54/626.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.44

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