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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.50, 941.26 and 242.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.50, 941.26 and 242.76 is: 364.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.50 : 941.26 = 242.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.50/941.26 = 242.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.50x = 941.26 × 242.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.50x = 228,500.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,500.28/627.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.14

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