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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.59, 941.01 and 293.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.59, 941.01 and 293.66 is: 440.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.59 : 941.01 = 293.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.59/941.01 = 293.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.59x = 941.01 × 293.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.59x = 276,332.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,332.29/627.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.31

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