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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.54, 939.99 and 396.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.54, 939.99 and 396.32 is: 593.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.54 : 939.99 = 396.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.54/939.99 = 396.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.54x = 939.99 × 396.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.54x = 372,531.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,531.02/627.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.63

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