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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.64, 940.24 and 383.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.64, 940.24 and 383.56 is: 574.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.64 : 940.24 = 383.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.64/940.24 = 383.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.64x = 940.24 × 383.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.64x = 360,638.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,638.45/627.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.59

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