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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.91, 941.86 and 262.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.91, 941.86 and 262.70 is: 394.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.91 : 941.86 = 262.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.91/941.86 = 262.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.91x = 941.86 × 262.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.91x = 247,423.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,423.73/627.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.04

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