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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.57, 939.30 and 261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.57, 939.30 and 261.66 is: 392.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.57 : 939.30 = 261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.57/939.30 = 261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.57x = 939.30 × 261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.57x = 245,777.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,777.24/626.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.26

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