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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.24, 940.80 and 383.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.24, 940.80 and 383.64 is: 575.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.24 : 940.80 = 383.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.24/940.80 = 383.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.24x = 940.80 × 383.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.24x = 360,928.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,928.51/627.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.42

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