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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.66, 942.03 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.66, 942.03 and 243.18 is: 364.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.66 : 942.03 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.66/942.03 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.66x = 942.03 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.66x = 229,082.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,082.86/627.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.98

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