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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.21, 939.87 and 383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.21, 939.87 and 383.40 is: 574.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.21 : 939.87 = 383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.21/939.87 = 383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.21x = 939.87 × 383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.21x = 360,346.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,346.16/627.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.52

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