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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.34, 939.24 and 260.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.34, 939.24 and 260.88 is: 391.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.34 : 939.24 = 260.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.34/939.24 = 260.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.34x = 939.24 × 260.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.34x = 245,028.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,028.93/626.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.21

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