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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.12, 939.92 and 353.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.12, 939.92 and 353.48 is: 529.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.12 : 939.92 = 353.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.12/939.92 = 353.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.12x = 939.92 × 353.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.12x = 332,236.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,236.45/627.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.78

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