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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.70, 940.52 and 383.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.70, 940.52 and 383.49 is: 574.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.70 : 940.52 = 383.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.70/940.52 = 383.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.70x = 940.52 × 383.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.70x = 360,680.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,680.01/627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.61

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