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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.11, 939.96 and 236.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.11, 939.96 and 236.73 is: 354.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.11 : 939.96 = 236.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.11/939.96 = 236.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.11x = 939.96 × 236.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.11x = 222,516.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,516.73/627.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.83

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