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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.01, 940.47 and 395.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.01, 940.47 and 395.23 is: 592.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.01 : 940.47 = 395.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.01/940.47 = 395.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.01x = 940.47 × 395.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.01x = 371,701.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,701.96/627.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.82

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