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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.32, 938.92 and 261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.32, 938.92 and 261.48 is: 391.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.32 : 938.92 = 261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.32/938.92 = 261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.32x = 938.92 × 261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.32x = 245,508.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,508.80/626.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.99

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