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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.29, 939.33 and 260.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.29, 939.33 and 260.98 is: 391.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.29 : 939.33 = 260.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.29/939.33 = 260.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.29x = 939.33 × 260.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.29x = 245,146.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,146.34/626.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.43

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