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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.51, 940.76 and 366.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.51, 940.76 and 366.87 is: 550.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.51 : 940.76 = 366.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.51/940.76 = 366.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.51x = 940.76 × 366.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.51x = 345,139.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,139.69/627.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.01

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