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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.12, 940.64 and 280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.12, 940.64 and 280.36 is: 420.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.12 : 940.64 = 280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.12/940.64 = 280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.12x = 940.64 × 280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.12x = 263,717.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,717.83/627.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.52

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