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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.42, 940.04 and 279.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.42, 940.04 and 279.97 is: 420.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.42 : 940.04 = 279.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.42/940.04 = 279.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.42x = 940.04 × 279.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.42x = 263,176.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,176.90/626.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.13

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