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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.12, 939 and 395.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.12, 939 and 395.52 is: 592.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.12 : 939 = 395.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.12/939 = 395.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.12x = 939 × 395.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.12x = 371,393.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,393.28/627.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.22

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