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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.99, 939.55 and 395.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.99, 939.55 and 395.33 is: 592.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.99 : 939.55 = 395.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.99/939.55 = 395.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.99x = 939.55 × 395.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.99x = 371,432.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,432.64/626.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.41

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