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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.30, 940.56 and 384.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.30, 940.56 and 384.30 is: 576.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.30 : 940.56 = 384.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.30/940.56 = 384.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.30x = 940.56 × 384.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.30x = 361,457.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,457.21/627.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.21

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