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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.44, 940.44 and 338.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.44, 940.44 and 338.48 is: 507.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.44 : 940.44 = 338.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.44/940.44 = 338.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.44x = 940.44 × 338.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.44x = 318,320.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,320.13/627.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.33

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