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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.08, 940.85 and 262.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.08, 940.85 and 262.13 is: 393.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.08 : 940.85 = 262.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.08/940.85 = 262.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.08x = 940.85 × 262.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.08x = 246,619.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,619.00/627.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.28

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