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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.27, 939.32 and 260.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.27, 939.32 and 260.99 is: 391.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.27 : 939.32 = 260.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.27/939.32 = 260.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.27x = 939.32 × 260.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.27x = 245,151.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,151.82/626.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.45

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