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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.53, 940.48 and 349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.53, 940.48 and 349.88 is: 524.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.53 : 940.48 = 349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.53/940.48 = 349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.53x = 940.48 × 349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.53x = 329,051.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,051.70/627.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.36

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