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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.56, 941.68 and 262.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.56, 941.68 and 262.38 is: 393.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.56 : 941.68 = 262.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.56/941.68 = 262.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.56x = 941.68 × 262.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.56x = 247,078.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,078.00/627.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.71

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