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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.60, 940.05 and 261.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.60, 940.05 and 261.19 is: 391.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.60 : 940.05 = 261.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.60/940.05 = 261.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.60x = 940.05 × 261.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.60x = 245,525.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,525.65/626.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.84

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