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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.39, 940.37 and 339.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.39, 940.37 and 339.03 is: 508.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.39 : 940.37 = 339.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.39/940.37 = 339.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.39x = 940.37 × 339.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.39x = 318,811.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,811.95/627.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.16

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