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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.04, 940.26 and 237.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.04, 940.26 and 237.03 is: 355.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.04 : 940.26 = 237.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.04/940.26 = 237.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.04x = 940.26 × 237.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.04x = 222,865.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,865.86/627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.42

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