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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627, 940.20 and 261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627, 940.20 and 261.72 is: 392.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627 : 940.20 = 261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627/940.20 = 261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627x = 940.20 × 261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627x = 246,069.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,069.14/627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.45

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