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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.54, 939.06 and 261.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.54, 939.06 and 261.23 is: 391.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.54 : 939.06 = 261.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.54/939.06 = 261.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.54x = 939.06 × 261.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.54x = 245,305.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,305.95/626.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.53

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