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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.90, 940.34 and 261.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.90, 940.34 and 261.58 is: 392.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.90 : 940.34 = 261.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.90/940.34 = 261.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.90x = 940.34 × 261.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.90x = 245,974.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,974.14/626.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.37

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