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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.04, 939.12 and 383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.04, 939.12 and 383.20 is: 573.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.04 : 939.12 = 383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.04/939.12 = 383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.04x = 939.12 × 383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.04x = 359,870.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,870.78/627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.92

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