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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.45, 940.50 and 262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.45, 940.50 and 262.14 is: 392.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.45 : 940.50 = 262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.45/940.50 = 262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.45x = 940.50 × 262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.45x = 246,542.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,542.67/627.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.93

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