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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.05, 940.61 and 261.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.05, 940.61 and 261.87 is: 392.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.05 : 940.61 = 261.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.05/940.61 = 261.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.05x = 940.61 × 261.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.05x = 246,318.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,318.20/627.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.82

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