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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.76, 941.64 and 262.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.76, 941.64 and 262.59 is: 393.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.76 : 941.64 = 262.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.76/941.64 = 262.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.76x = 941.64 × 262.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.76x = 247,265.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,265.25/627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.89

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