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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.63, 940.11 and 261.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.63, 940.11 and 261.35 is: 392.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.63 : 940.11 = 261.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.63/940.11 = 261.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.63x = 940.11 × 261.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.63x = 245,693.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,693.05/626.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.08

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