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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.21, 940.15 and 280.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.21, 940.15 and 280.70 is: 420.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.21 : 940.15 = 280.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.21/940.15 = 280.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.21x = 940.15 × 280.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.21x = 263,900.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,900.11/627.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.75

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