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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.28, 940.92 and 280.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.28, 940.92 and 280.52 is: 420.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.28 : 940.92 = 280.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.28/940.92 = 280.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.28x = 940.92 × 280.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.28x = 263,946.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,946.88/627.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.78

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