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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.10, 939.92 and 383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.10, 939.92 and 383.08 is: 574.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.10 : 939.92 = 383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.10/939.92 = 383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.10x = 939.92 × 383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.10x = 360,064.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,064.55/627.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.17

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