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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.33, 939.54 and 261.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.33, 939.54 and 261.11 is: 391.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.33 : 939.54 = 261.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.33/939.54 = 261.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.33x = 939.54 × 261.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.33x = 245,323.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,323.29/626.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.68

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