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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.28, 940.04 and 279.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.28, 940.04 and 279.87 is: 420.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.28 : 940.04 = 279.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.28/940.04 = 279.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.28x = 940.04 × 279.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.28x = 263,087.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,087.60/626.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.08

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