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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.16, 939.32 and 261.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.16, 939.32 and 261.12 is: 391.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.16 : 939.32 = 261.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.16/939.32 = 261.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.16x = 939.32 × 261.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.16x = 245,275.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,275.24/626.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.71

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