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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.12, 938.88 and 395.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.12, 938.88 and 395.34 is: 591.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.12 : 938.88 = 395.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.12/938.88 = 395.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.12x = 938.88 × 395.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.12x = 371,176.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,176.82/627.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.88

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