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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.43, 941.61 and 237.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.43, 941.61 and 237.81 is: 356.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.43 : 941.61 = 237.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.43/941.61 = 237.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.43x = 941.61 × 237.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.43x = 223,924.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,924.27/627.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.89

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