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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.09, 939.76 and 236.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.09, 939.76 and 236.69 is: 354.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.09 : 939.76 = 236.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.09/939.76 = 236.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.09x = 939.76 × 236.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.09x = 222,431.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,431.79/627.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.70

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