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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.32, 941.00 and 237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.32, 941.00 and 237.28 is: 355.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.32 : 941.00 = 237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.32/941.00 = 237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.32x = 941.00 × 237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.32x = 223,274.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,274.59/627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.92

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