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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.10, 939.73 and 280.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.10, 939.73 and 280.11 is: 419.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.10 : 939.73 = 280.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.10/939.73 = 280.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.10x = 939.73 × 280.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.10x = 263,227.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,227.77/627.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.75

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