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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.71, 941.65 and 262.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.71, 941.65 and 262.41 is: 393.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.71 : 941.65 = 262.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.71/941.65 = 262.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.71x = 941.65 × 262.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.71x = 247,098.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,098.38/627.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.65

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