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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.49, 940.56 and 262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.49, 940.56 and 262 is: 392.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.49 : 940.56 = 262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.49/940.56 = 262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.49x = 940.56 × 262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.49x = 246,426.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,426.72/627.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.72

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