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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.87, 940.34 and 261.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.87, 940.34 and 261.29 is: 391.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.87 : 940.34 = 261.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.87/940.34 = 261.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.87x = 940.34 × 261.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.87x = 245,704.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,704.44/626.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.95

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