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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.25, 940.86 and 262.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.25, 940.86 and 262.03 is: 393.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.25 : 940.86 = 262.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.25/940.86 = 262.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.25x = 940.86 × 262.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.25x = 246,533.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,533.55/627.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.04

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