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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.10, 940.02 and 237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.10, 940.02 and 237.04 is: 355.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.10 : 940.02 = 237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.10/940.02 = 237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.10x = 940.02 × 237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.10x = 222,822.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,822.34/627.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.32

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