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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.71, 941.24 and 335.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.71, 941.24 and 335.37 is: 502.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.71 : 941.24 = 335.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.71/941.24 = 335.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.71x = 941.24 × 335.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.71x = 315,661.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,661.98/627.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.88

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