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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.16, 942 and 380.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.16, 942 and 380.61 is: 571.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.16 : 942 = 380.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.16/942 = 380.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.16x = 942 × 380.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.16x = 358,534.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,534.62/627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.68

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