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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.06, 939.30 and 279.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.06, 939.30 and 279.36 is: 419.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.06 : 939.30 = 279.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.06/939.30 = 279.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.06x = 939.30 × 279.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.06x = 262,400.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,400.37/626.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.13

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