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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.24, 939.04 and 261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.24, 939.04 and 261.13 is: 391.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.24 : 939.04 = 261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.24/939.04 = 261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.24x = 939.04 × 261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.24x = 245,211.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,211.52/626.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.56

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