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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.12, 941.59 and 382.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.12, 941.59 and 382.90 is: 574.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.12 : 941.59 = 382.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.12/941.59 = 382.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.12x = 941.59 × 382.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.12x = 360,534.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,534.81/627.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.91

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