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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.61, 939.77 and 261.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.61, 939.77 and 261.41 is: 392.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.61 : 939.77 = 261.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.61/939.77 = 261.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.61x = 939.77 × 261.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.61x = 245,660.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,660.25/626.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.04

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