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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.16, 940.92 and 242.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.16, 940.92 and 242.68 is: 364.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.16 : 940.92 = 242.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.16/940.92 = 242.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.16x = 940.92 × 242.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.16x = 228,342.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,342.47/627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.09

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