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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.24, 941 and 242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.24, 941 and 242.52 is: 363.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.24 : 941 = 242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.24/941 = 242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.24x = 941 × 242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.24x = 228,211.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,211.32/627.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.83

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