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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.72, 942.13 and 335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.72, 942.13 and 335.46 is: 503.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.72 : 942.13 = 335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.72/942.13 = 335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.72x = 942.13 × 335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.72x = 316,045.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,045.58/627.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.48

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