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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.99, 939.47 and 260.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.99, 939.47 and 260.96 is: 391.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.99 : 939.47 = 260.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.99/939.47 = 260.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.99x = 939.47 × 260.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.99x = 245,158.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,158.09/626.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.01

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