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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.34, 940.82 and 237.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.34, 940.82 and 237.05 is: 355.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.34 : 940.82 = 237.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.34/940.82 = 237.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.34x = 940.82 × 237.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.34x = 223,022.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,022.55/627.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.51

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