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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.54, 939.94 and 261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.54, 939.94 and 261.36 is: 392.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.54 : 939.94 = 261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.54/939.94 = 261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.54x = 939.94 × 261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.54x = 245,662.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,662.07/626.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.10

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