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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.35, 940.55 and 383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.35, 940.55 and 383.40 is: 574.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.35 : 940.55 = 383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.35/940.55 = 383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.35x = 940.55 × 383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.35x = 360,604.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,604.95/627.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.81

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