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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.66, 941.46 and 242.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.66, 941.46 and 242.90 is: 364.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.66 : 941.46 = 242.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.66/941.46 = 242.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.66x = 941.46 × 242.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.66x = 228,680.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,680.63/627.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.34

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