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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.42, 939.66 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.42, 939.66 and 260.72 is: 391.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.42 : 939.66 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.42/939.66 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.42x = 939.66 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.42x = 244,988.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,988.16/626.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.09

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