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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.64, 940.02 and 261.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.64, 940.02 and 261.54 is: 392.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.64 : 940.02 = 261.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.64/940.02 = 261.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.64x = 940.02 × 261.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.64x = 245,852.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,852.83/626.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.34

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