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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.24, 940.44 and 383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.24, 940.44 and 383.70 is: 575.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.24 : 940.44 = 383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.24/940.44 = 383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.24x = 940.44 × 383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.24x = 360,846.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,846.83/627.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.29

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