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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.56, 940.08 and 384.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.56, 940.08 and 384.56 is: 576.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.56 : 940.08 = 384.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.56/940.08 = 384.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.56x = 940.08 × 384.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.56x = 361,517.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,517.16/627.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.07

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