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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.84, 939.12 and 260.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.84, 939.12 and 260.97 is: 390.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.84 : 939.12 = 260.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.84/939.12 = 260.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.84x = 939.12 × 260.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.84x = 245,083.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,083.66/626.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.98

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