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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.21, 941.00 and 380.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.21, 941.00 and 380.61 is: 571.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.21 : 941.00 = 380.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.21/941.00 = 380.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.21x = 941.00 × 380.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.21x = 358,152.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,152.11/627.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.02

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