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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.11, 939.29 and 260.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.11, 939.29 and 260.89 is: 391.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.11 : 939.29 = 260.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.11/939.29 = 260.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.11x = 939.29 × 260.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.11x = 245,053.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,053.72/626.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.39

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