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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.58, 940.81 and 396.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.58, 940.81 and 396.30 is: 594.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.58 : 940.81 = 396.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.58/940.81 = 396.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.58x = 940.81 × 396.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.58x = 372,843.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,843.00/627.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.10

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