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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.18, 942.72 and 353.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.18, 942.72 and 353.82 is: 531.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.18 : 942.72 = 353.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.18/942.72 = 353.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.18x = 942.72 × 353.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.18x = 333,553.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,553.19/627.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.83

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