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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.76, 941.67 and 262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.76, 941.67 and 262.58 is: 393.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.76 : 941.67 = 262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.76/941.67 = 262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.76x = 941.67 × 262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.76x = 247,263.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,263.71/627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.88

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