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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.18, 940.77 and 370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.18, 940.77 and 370.50 is: 555.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.18 : 940.77 = 370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.18/940.77 = 370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.18x = 940.77 × 370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.18x = 348,555.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,555.29/627.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.75

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