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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.02, 939.99 and 242.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.02, 939.99 and 242.02 is: 362.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.02 : 939.99 = 242.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.02/939.99 = 242.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.02x = 939.99 × 242.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.02x = 227,496.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,496.38/627.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.82

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