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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.64, 939.08 and 261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.64, 939.08 and 261.20 is: 391.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.64 : 939.08 = 261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.64/939.08 = 261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.64x = 939.08 × 261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.64x = 245,287.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,287.70/626.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.43

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