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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.15, 941.14 and 237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.15, 941.14 and 237.50 is: 356.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.15 : 941.14 = 237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.15/941.14 = 237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.15x = 941.14 × 237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.15x = 223,520.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,520.75/627.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.41

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