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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.22, 940.88 and 280.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.22, 940.88 and 280.39 is: 420.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.22 : 940.88 = 280.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.22/940.88 = 280.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.22x = 940.88 × 280.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.22x = 263,813.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,813.34/627.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.61

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