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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.83, 941.60 and 262.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.83, 941.60 and 262.62 is: 393.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.83 : 941.60 = 262.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.83/941.60 = 262.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.83x = 941.60 × 262.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.83x = 247,282.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,282.99/627.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.87

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