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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.59, 941.19 and 237.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.59, 941.19 and 237.31 is: 355.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.59 : 941.19 = 237.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.59/941.19 = 237.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.59x = 941.19 × 237.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.59x = 223,349.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,349.09/627.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.88

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