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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.34, 940.95 and 280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.34, 940.95 and 280.36 is: 420.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.34 : 940.95 = 280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.34/940.95 = 280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.34x = 940.95 × 280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.34x = 263,804.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,804.74/627.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.51

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