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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.16, 939.92 and 338.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.16, 939.92 and 338.28 is: 506.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.16 : 939.92 = 338.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.16/939.92 = 338.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.16x = 939.92 × 338.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.16x = 317,956.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,956.14/627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.98

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