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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.08, 939.98 and 370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.08, 939.98 and 370.12 is: 554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.08 : 939.98 = 370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.08/939.98 = 370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.08x = 939.98 × 370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.08x = 347,905.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,905.40/627.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.80

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