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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.57, 941.07 and 237.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.57, 941.07 and 237.33 is: 355.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.57 : 941.07 = 237.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.57/941.07 = 237.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.57x = 941.07 × 237.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.57x = 223,344.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,344.14/627.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.89

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