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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.93, 941.54 and 262.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.93, 941.54 and 262.31 is: 393.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.93 : 941.54 = 262.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.93/941.54 = 262.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.93x = 941.54 × 262.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.93x = 246,969.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,969.34/627.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.31

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