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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.27, 939.74 and 261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.27, 939.74 and 261.30 is: 392.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.27 : 939.74 = 261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.27/939.74 = 261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.27x = 939.74 × 261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.27x = 245,556.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,556.28/626.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.10

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