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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.36, 939.53 and 256.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.36, 939.53 and 256.09 is: 384.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.36 : 939.53 = 256.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.36/939.53 = 256.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.36x = 939.53 × 256.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.36x = 240,601.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,601.67/626.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.13

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