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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.43, 941.39 and 237.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.43, 941.39 and 237.61 is: 356.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.43 : 941.39 = 237.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.43/941.39 = 237.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.43x = 941.39 × 237.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.43x = 223,683.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,683.68/627.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.51

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