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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.50, 941.10 and 280.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.50, 941.10 and 280.65 is: 420.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.50 : 941.10 = 280.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.50/941.10 = 280.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.50x = 941.10 × 280.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.50x = 264,119.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,119.72/627.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.91

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