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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.40, 940.82 and 242.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.40, 940.82 and 242.38 is: 363.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.40 : 940.82 = 242.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.40/940.82 = 242.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.40x = 940.82 × 242.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.40x = 228,035.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,035.95/627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.46

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