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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.20, 940.79 and 261.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.20, 940.79 and 261.73 is: 392.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.20 : 940.79 = 261.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.20/940.79 = 261.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.20x = 940.79 × 261.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.20x = 246,232.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,232.97/627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.59

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