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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.40, 941.05 and 237.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.40, 941.05 and 237.23 is: 355.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.40 : 941.05 = 237.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.40/941.05 = 237.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.40x = 941.05 × 237.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.40x = 223,245.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,245.29/627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.83

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