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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.54, 939.33 and 261.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.54, 939.33 and 261.09 is: 391.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.54 : 939.33 = 261.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.54/939.33 = 261.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.54x = 939.33 × 261.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.54x = 245,249.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,249.67/626.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.44

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