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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.56, 941.50 and 398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.56, 941.50 and 398.08 is: 597.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.56 : 941.50 = 398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.56/941.50 = 398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.56x = 941.50 × 398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.56x = 374,792.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,792.32/627.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.22

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