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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.71, 941.30 and 237.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.71, 941.30 and 237.65 is: 356.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.71 : 941.30 = 237.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.71/941.30 = 237.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.71x = 941.30 × 237.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.71x = 223,695.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,695.24/627.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.37

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