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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.30, 940.58 and 261.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.30, 940.58 and 261.88 is: 392.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.30 : 940.58 = 261.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.30/940.58 = 261.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.30x = 940.58 × 261.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.30x = 246,319.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,319.09/627.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.67

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