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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.88, 940.05 and 280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.88, 940.05 and 280.20 is: 420.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.88 : 940.05 = 280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.88/940.05 = 280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.88x = 940.05 × 280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.88x = 263,402.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,402.01/626.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.18

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