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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.62, 940.68 and 383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.62, 940.68 and 383.58 is: 574.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.62 : 940.68 = 383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.62/940.68 = 383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.62x = 940.68 × 383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.62x = 360,826.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,826.03/627.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.92

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