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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.20, 940.92 and 396.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.20, 940.92 and 396.16 is: 594.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.20 : 940.92 = 396.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.20/940.92 = 396.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.20x = 940.92 × 396.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.20x = 372,754.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,754.87/627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.32

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