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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.21, 939.38 and 260.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.21, 939.38 and 260.79 is: 391.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.21 : 939.38 = 260.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.21/939.38 = 260.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.21x = 939.38 × 260.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.21x = 244,979.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,979.61/626.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.21

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