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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.08, 939.11 and 260.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.08, 939.11 and 260.77 is: 391.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.08 : 939.11 = 260.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.08/939.11 = 260.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.08x = 939.11 × 260.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.08x = 244,891.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,891.71/626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.15

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