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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.67, 941.36 and 237.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.67, 941.36 and 237.71 is: 356.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.67 : 941.36 = 237.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.67/941.36 = 237.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.67x = 941.36 × 237.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.67x = 223,769.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,769.50/627.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.51

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