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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.13, 939.69 and 383.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.13, 939.69 and 383.17 is: 574.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.13 : 939.69 = 383.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.13/939.69 = 383.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.13x = 939.69 × 383.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.13x = 360,061.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,061.02/627.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.14

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