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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.72, 940.01 and 279.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.72, 940.01 and 279.74 is: 419.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.72 : 940.01 = 279.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.72/940.01 = 279.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.72x = 940.01 × 279.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.72x = 262,952.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,952.30/626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.57

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