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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.24, 940.90 and 262.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.24, 940.90 and 262.10 is: 393.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.24 : 940.90 = 262.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.24/940.90 = 262.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.24x = 940.90 × 262.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.24x = 246,609.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,609.89/627.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.17

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