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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.71, 940.07 and 367.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.71, 940.07 and 367.16 is: 549.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.71 : 940.07 = 367.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.71/940.07 = 367.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.71x = 940.07 × 367.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.71x = 345,152.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,152.32/627.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.86

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