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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.25, 940.60 and 334.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.25, 940.60 and 334.69 is: 501.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.25 : 940.60 = 334.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.25/940.60 = 334.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.25x = 940.60 × 334.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.25x = 314,808.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,808.00/627.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.88

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