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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.09, 940.63 and 339.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.09, 940.63 and 339.09 is: 508.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.09 : 940.63 = 339.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.09/940.63 = 339.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.09x = 940.63 × 339.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.09x = 318,952.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,952.68/627.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.63

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