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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.03, 939.18 and 382.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.03, 939.18 and 382.82 is: 573.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.03 : 939.18 = 382.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.03/939.18 = 382.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.03x = 939.18 × 382.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.03x = 359,530.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,530.28/627.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.39

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