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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.53, 939.93 and 383.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.53, 939.93 and 383.31 is: 574.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.53 : 939.93 = 383.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.53/939.93 = 383.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.53x = 939.93 × 383.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.53x = 360,286.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,286.66/627.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.14

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