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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.97, 940.30 and 237.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.97, 940.30 and 237.01 is: 355.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.97 : 940.30 = 237.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.97/940.30 = 237.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.97x = 940.30 × 237.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.97x = 222,860.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,860.50/626.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.46

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