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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.72, 941.58 and 354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.72, 941.58 and 354.08 is: 531.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.72 : 941.58 = 354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.72/941.58 = 354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.72x = 941.58 × 354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.72x = 333,389.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,389.94/627.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.11

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