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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.41, 939.11 and 261.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.41, 939.11 and 261.47 is: 391.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.41 : 939.11 = 261.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.41/939.11 = 261.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.41x = 939.11 × 261.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.41x = 245,547.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,547.78/626.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.99

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