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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.21, 939.54 and 279.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.21, 939.54 and 279.51 is: 419.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.21 : 939.54 = 279.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.21/939.54 = 279.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.21x = 939.54 × 279.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.21x = 262,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,612.48/626.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.37

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