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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.76, 940.14 and 261.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.76, 940.14 and 261.54 is: 392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.76 : 940.14 = 261.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.76/940.14 = 261.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.76x = 940.14 × 261.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.76x = 245,884.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,884.22/626.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.31

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