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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.02, 939.86 and 261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.02, 939.86 and 261.30 is: 391.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.02 : 939.86 = 261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.02/939.86 = 261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.02x = 939.86 × 261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.02x = 245,585.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,585.42/627.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.67

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