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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.67, 940.05 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.67, 940.05 and 261.50 is: 392.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.67 : 940.05 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.67/940.05 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.67x = 940.05 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.67x = 245,818.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,818.37/626.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.26

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