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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.82, 940.28 and 261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.82, 940.28 and 261.72 is: 392.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.82 : 940.28 = 261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.82/940.28 = 261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.82x = 940.28 × 261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.82x = 246,090.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,090.08/626.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.60

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