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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.08, 940.41 and 261.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.08, 940.41 and 261.86 is: 392.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.08 : 940.41 = 261.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.08/940.41 = 261.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.08x = 940.41 × 261.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.08x = 246,251.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,251.06/627.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.70

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