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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.58, 941.58 and 262.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.58, 941.58 and 262.66 is: 394.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.58 : 941.58 = 262.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.58/941.58 = 262.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.58x = 941.58 × 262.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.58x = 247,315.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,315.40/627.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.08

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