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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.36, 940.68 and 261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.36, 940.68 and 261.96 is: 392.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.36 : 940.68 = 261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.36/940.68 = 261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.36x = 940.68 × 261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.36x = 246,420.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,420.53/627.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.79

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