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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.51, 941.30 and 262.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.51, 941.30 and 262.33 is: 393.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.51 : 941.30 = 262.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.51/941.30 = 262.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.51x = 941.30 × 262.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.51x = 246,931.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,931.23/627.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.51

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