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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.94, 941.54 and 262.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.94, 941.54 and 262.30 is: 393.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.94 : 941.54 = 262.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.94/941.54 = 262.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.94x = 941.54 × 262.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.94x = 246,965.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,965.94/627.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.30

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