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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.45, 939.95 and 261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.45, 939.95 and 261.32 is: 392.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.45 : 939.95 = 261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.45/939.95 = 261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.45x = 939.95 × 261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.45x = 245,626.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,626.43/626.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.09

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