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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.26, 940.77 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.26, 940.77 and 335.34 is: 502.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.26 : 940.77 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.26/940.77 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.26x = 940.77 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.26x = 315,477.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,477.81/627.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.95

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