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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.41, 940.60 and 262.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.41, 940.60 and 262.47 is: 393.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.41 : 940.60 = 262.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.41/940.60 = 262.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.41x = 940.60 × 262.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.41x = 246,879.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,879.28/627.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.49

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