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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.49, 939.92 and 261.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.49, 939.92 and 261.45 is: 392.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.49 : 939.92 = 261.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.49/939.92 = 261.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.49x = 939.92 × 261.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.49x = 245,740.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,740.78/626.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.25

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