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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.75, 939.83 and 261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.75, 939.83 and 261.32 is: 391.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.75 : 939.83 = 261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.75/939.83 = 261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.75x = 939.83 × 261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.75x = 245,596.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,596.38/626.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.86

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