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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.33, 940.85 and 262.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.33, 940.85 and 262.12 is: 393.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.33 : 940.85 = 262.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.33/940.85 = 262.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.33x = 940.85 × 262.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.33x = 246,615.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,615.60/627.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.12

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