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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.02, 941.01 and 280.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.02, 941.01 and 280.22 is: 420.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.02 : 941.01 = 280.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.02/941.01 = 280.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.02x = 941.01 × 280.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.02x = 263,689.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,689.82/627.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.54

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