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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.13, 940.38 and 396.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.13, 940.38 and 396.21 is: 594.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.13 : 940.38 = 396.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.13/940.38 = 396.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.13x = 940.38 × 396.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.13x = 372,587.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,587.96/627.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.12

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