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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.32, 941.67 and 367.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.32, 941.67 and 367.62 is: 551.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.32 : 941.67 = 367.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.32/941.67 = 367.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.32x = 941.67 × 367.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.32x = 346,176.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,176.73/627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.84

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