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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.52, 941.28 and 262.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.52, 941.28 and 262.36 is: 393.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.52 : 941.28 = 262.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.52/941.28 = 262.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.52x = 941.28 × 262.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.52x = 246,954.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,954.22/627.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.54

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