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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.16, 940.88 and 353.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.16, 940.88 and 353.12 is: 529.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.16 : 940.88 = 353.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.16/940.88 = 353.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.16x = 940.88 × 353.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.16x = 332,243.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,243.55/627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.76

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