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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.13, 938.67 and 279.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.13, 938.67 and 279.10 is: 418.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.13 : 938.67 = 279.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.13/938.67 = 279.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.13x = 938.67 × 279.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.13x = 261,982.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,982.80/626.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.42

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