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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.52, 940.24 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.52, 940.24 and 352.80 is: 528.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.52 : 940.24 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.52/940.24 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.52x = 940.24 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.52x = 331,716.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,716.67/627.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.62

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