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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.43, 938.97 and 260.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.43, 938.97 and 260.99 is: 391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.43 : 938.97 = 260.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.43/938.97 = 260.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.43x = 938.97 × 260.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.43x = 245,057.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,057.09/626.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.20

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