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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.86, 939.90 and 280.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.86, 939.90 and 280.18 is: 420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.86 : 939.90 = 280.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.86/939.90 = 280.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.86x = 939.90 × 280.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.86x = 263,341.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,341.18/626.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.10

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