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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.70, 940.02 and 261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.70, 940.02 and 261.24 is: 391.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.70 : 940.02 = 261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.70/940.02 = 261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.70x = 940.02 × 261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.70x = 245,570.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,570.82/626.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.85

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