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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.88, 940.21 and 261.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.88, 940.21 and 261.57 is: 392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.88 : 940.21 = 261.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.88/940.21 = 261.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.88x = 940.21 × 261.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.88x = 245,930.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,930.73/626.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.31

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