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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.53, 941.32 and 237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.53, 941.32 and 237.50 is: 356.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.53 : 941.32 = 237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.53/941.32 = 237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.53x = 941.32 × 237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.53x = 223,563.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,563.50/627.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.26

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