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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.36, 941.49 and 396.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.36, 941.49 and 396.42 is: 594.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.36 : 941.49 = 396.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.36/941.49 = 396.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.36x = 941.49 × 396.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.36x = 373,225.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,225.47/627.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.91

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