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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.27, 939.83 and 251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.27, 939.83 and 251.06 is: 376.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.27 : 939.83 = 251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.27/939.83 = 251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.27x = 939.83 × 251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.27x = 235,947.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,947.77/626.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.75

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