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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.29, 940.83 and 261.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.29, 940.83 and 261.98 is: 392.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.29 : 940.83 = 261.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.29/940.83 = 261.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.29x = 940.83 × 261.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.29x = 246,478.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,478.64/627.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.93

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