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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.75, 939.97 and 261.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.75, 939.97 and 261.34 is: 391.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.75 : 939.97 = 261.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.75/939.97 = 261.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.75x = 939.97 × 261.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.75x = 245,649.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,649.41/626.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.94

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