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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.30, 941.76 and 395.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.30, 941.76 and 395.55 is: 593.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.30 : 941.76 = 395.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.30/941.76 = 395.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.30x = 941.76 × 395.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.30x = 372,513.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,513.17/627.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.84

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