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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.77, 941.63 and 262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.77, 941.63 and 262.28 is: 393.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.77 : 941.63 = 262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.77/941.63 = 262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.77x = 941.63 × 262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.77x = 246,964.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,964.70/627.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.40

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