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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.37, 941.96 and 383.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.37, 941.96 and 383.15 is: 575.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.37 : 941.96 = 383.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.37/941.96 = 383.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.37x = 941.96 × 383.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.37x = 360,915.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,915.29/627.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.29

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