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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.74, 938.87 and 367.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.74, 938.87 and 367.12 is: 549.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.74 : 938.87 = 367.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.74/938.87 = 367.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.74x = 938.87 × 367.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.74x = 344,677.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,677.95/627.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.08

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