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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.58, 942.18 and 339.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.58, 942.18 and 339.22 is: 509.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.58 : 942.18 = 339.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.58/942.18 = 339.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.58x = 942.18 × 339.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.58x = 319,606.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,606.30/627.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.27

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