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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.34, 939.51 and 260.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.34, 939.51 and 260.73 is: 391.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.34 : 939.51 = 260.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.34/939.51 = 260.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.34x = 939.51 × 260.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.34x = 244,958.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,958.44/626.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.10

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