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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.40, 938.22 and 555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.40, 938.22 and 555.40 is: 830.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.40 : 938.22 = 555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.40/938.22 = 555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.40x = 938.22 × 555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.40x = 521,087.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,087.39/627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.55

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