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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.56, 940.25 and 334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.56, 940.25 and 334.44 is: 501.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.56 : 940.25 = 334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.56/940.25 = 334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.56x = 940.25 × 334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.56x = 314,459.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,459.06/627.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.08

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