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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.87, 940.23 and 261.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.87, 940.23 and 261.62 is: 392.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.87 : 940.23 = 261.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.87/940.23 = 261.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.87x = 940.23 × 261.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.87x = 245,978.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,978.27/626.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.39

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