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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.95, 939.75 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.95, 939.75 and 261.64 is: 392.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.95 : 939.75 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.95/939.75 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.95x = 939.75 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.95x = 245,876.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,876.19/626.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.18

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