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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.57, 941.37 and 370.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.57, 941.37 and 370.89 is: 556.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.57 : 941.37 = 370.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.57/941.37 = 370.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.57x = 941.37 × 370.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.57x = 349,144.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,144.72/627.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.34

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