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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.93, 941.58 and 262.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.93, 941.58 and 262.80 is: 394.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.93 : 941.58 = 262.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.93/941.58 = 262.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.93x = 941.58 × 262.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.93x = 247,447.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,447.22/627.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.07

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