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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.11, 938.70 and 366.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.11, 938.70 and 366.42 is: 548.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.11 : 938.70 = 366.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.11/938.70 = 366.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.11x = 938.70 × 366.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.11x = 343,958.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,958.45/627.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.49

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