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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.28, 941.19 and 338.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.28, 941.19 and 338.92 is: 508.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.28 : 941.19 = 338.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.28/941.19 = 338.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.28x = 941.19 × 338.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.28x = 318,988.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,988.11/627.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.53

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