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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.97, 941 and 242.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.97, 941 and 242.49 is: 363.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.97 : 941 = 242.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.97/941 = 242.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.97x = 941 × 242.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.97x = 228,183.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,183.09/626.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.95

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