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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.27, 940.22 and 353.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.27, 940.22 and 353.29 is: 529.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.27 : 940.22 = 353.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.27/940.22 = 353.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.27x = 940.22 × 353.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.27x = 332,165.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,165.62/627.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.55

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