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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.65, 942.05 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.65, 942.05 and 335.40 is: 503.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.65 : 942.05 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.65/942.05 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.65x = 942.05 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.65x = 315,963.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,963.57/627.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.41

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