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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.52, 940.26 and 279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.52, 940.26 and 279.72 is: 419.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.52 : 940.26 = 279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.52/940.26 = 279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.52x = 940.26 × 279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.52x = 263,009.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,009.53/626.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.79

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