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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.48, 939.72 and 261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.48, 939.72 and 261.44 is: 392.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.48 : 939.72 = 261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.48/939.72 = 261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.48x = 939.72 × 261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.48x = 245,680.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,680.40/626.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.16

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