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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.50, 940.62 and 262.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.50, 940.62 and 262.49 is: 393.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.50 : 940.62 = 262.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.50/940.62 = 262.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.50x = 940.62 × 262.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.50x = 246,903.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,903.34/627.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.47

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