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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.16, 940.16 and 383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.16, 940.16 and 383.16 is: 574.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.16 : 940.16 = 383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.16/940.16 = 383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.16x = 940.16 × 383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.16x = 360,231.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,231.71/627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.39

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