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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.50, 940.76 and 338.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.50, 940.76 and 338.54 is: 507.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.50 : 940.76 = 338.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.50/940.76 = 338.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.50x = 940.76 × 338.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.50x = 318,484.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,484.89/627.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.55

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