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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.28, 941.04 and 242.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.28, 941.04 and 242.50 is: 363.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.28 : 941.04 = 242.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.28/941.04 = 242.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.28x = 941.04 × 242.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.28x = 228,202.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,202.20/627.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.80

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