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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.60, 940.07 and 275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.60, 940.07 and 275.24 is: 412.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.60 : 940.07 = 275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.60/940.07 = 275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.60x = 940.07 × 275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.60x = 258,744.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,744.87/626.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.93

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