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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.55, 940.60 and 338.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.55, 940.60 and 338.38 is: 507.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.55 : 940.60 = 338.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.55/940.60 = 338.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.55x = 940.60 × 338.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.55x = 318,273.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,273.83/627.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.17

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