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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.72, 941.84 and 262.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.72, 941.84 and 262.59 is: 393.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.72 : 941.84 = 262.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.72/941.84 = 262.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.72x = 941.84 × 262.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.72x = 247,317.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,317.77/627.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.99

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