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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.14, 940.19 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.14, 940.19 and 366.50 is: 549.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.14 : 940.19 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.14/940.19 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.14x = 940.19 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.14x = 344,573.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,573.10/627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.44

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