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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.24, 938.94 and 395.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.24, 938.94 and 395.31 is: 591.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.24 : 938.94 = 395.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.24/938.94 = 395.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.24x = 938.94 × 395.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.24x = 371,172.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,172.37/627.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.75

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