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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.38, 940.40 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.38, 940.40 and 237.20 is: 355.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.38 : 940.40 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.38/940.40 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.38x = 940.40 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.38x = 223,062.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,062.88/627.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.55

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