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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.66, 940.12 and 353.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.66, 940.12 and 353.60 is: 529.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.66 : 940.12 = 353.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.66/940.12 = 353.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.66x = 940.12 × 353.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.66x = 332,426.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,426.43/627.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.63

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