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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.30, 938.26 and 366.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.30, 938.26 and 366.65 is: 548.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.30 : 938.26 = 366.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.30/938.26 = 366.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.30x = 938.26 × 366.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.30x = 344,013.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,013.03/627.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.40

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