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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.50, 940.44 and 353.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.50, 940.44 and 353.72 is: 530.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.50 : 940.44 = 353.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.50/940.44 = 353.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.50x = 940.44 × 353.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.50x = 332,652.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,652.44/627.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.12

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