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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.30, 940.28 and 383.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.30, 940.28 and 383.99 is: 575.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.30 : 940.28 = 383.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.30/940.28 = 383.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.30x = 940.28 × 383.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.30x = 361,051.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,051.50/627.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.56

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