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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.16, 938.63 and 261.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.16, 938.63 and 261.05 is: 391.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.16 : 938.63 = 261.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.16/938.63 = 261.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.16x = 938.63 × 261.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.16x = 245,029.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,029.13/626.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.32

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