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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.20, 940.48 and 395.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.20, 940.48 and 395.68 is: 593.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.20 : 940.48 = 395.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.20/940.48 = 395.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.20x = 940.48 × 395.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.20x = 372,129.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,129.13/627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.32

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