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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.51, 942.48 and 384.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.51, 942.48 and 384.51 is: 577.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.51 : 942.48 = 384.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.51/942.48 = 384.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.51x = 942.48 × 384.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.51x = 362,392.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,392.98/627.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.51

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