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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.23, 940.57 and 334.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.23, 940.57 and 334.66 is: 501.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.23 : 940.57 = 334.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.23/940.57 = 334.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.23x = 940.57 × 334.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.23x = 314,774.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,774.07/627.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.85

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