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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.66, 941.58 and 262.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.66, 941.58 and 262.53 is: 393.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.66 : 941.58 = 262.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.66/941.58 = 262.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.66x = 941.58 × 262.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.66x = 247,193.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,193.00/627.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.83

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