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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.23, 940.91 and 262.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.23, 940.91 and 262.06 is: 393.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.23 : 940.91 = 262.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.23/940.91 = 262.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.23x = 940.91 × 262.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.23x = 246,571.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,571.21/627.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.11

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