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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.16, 941.16 and 280.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.16, 941.16 and 280.38 is: 420.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.16 : 941.16 = 280.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.16/941.16 = 280.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.16x = 941.16 × 280.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.16x = 263,882.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,882.44/627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.76

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