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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.28, 939.80 and 261.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.28, 939.80 and 261.10 is: 391.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.28 : 939.80 = 261.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.28/939.80 = 261.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.28x = 939.80 × 261.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.28x = 245,381.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,381.78/626.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.81

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