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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.25, 940.36 and 237.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.25, 940.36 and 237.03 is: 355.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.25 : 940.36 = 237.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.25/940.36 = 237.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.25x = 940.36 × 237.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.25x = 222,892.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,892.36/627.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.35

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