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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.72, 941.27 and 237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.72, 941.27 and 237.66 is: 356.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.72 : 941.27 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.72/941.27 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.72x = 941.27 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.72x = 223,702.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,702.23/627.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.37

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