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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.51, 940.37 and 261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.51, 940.37 and 261.40 is: 392.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.51 : 940.37 = 261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.51/940.37 = 261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.51x = 940.37 × 261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.51x = 245,812.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,812.72/626.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.35

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