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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.60, 942.48 and 339.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.60, 942.48 and 339.60 is: 509.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.60 : 942.48 = 339.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.60/942.48 = 339.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.60x = 942.48 × 339.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.60x = 320,066.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,066.21/627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.98

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