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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.66, 941.21 and 335.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.66, 941.21 and 335.09 is: 502.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.66 : 941.21 = 335.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.66/941.21 = 335.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.66x = 941.21 × 335.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.66x = 315,383.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,383.68/627.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.48

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