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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.94, 940.02 and 261.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.94, 940.02 and 261.28 is: 391.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.94 : 940.02 = 261.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.94/940.02 = 261.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.94x = 940.02 × 261.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.94x = 245,608.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,608.43/626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.76

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