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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.40, 939.43 and 261.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.40, 939.43 and 261.11 is: 391.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.40 : 939.43 = 261.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.40/939.43 = 261.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.40x = 939.43 × 261.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.40x = 245,297.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,297.24/626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.60

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