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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.74, 941.64 and 237.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.74, 941.64 and 237.70 is: 356.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.74 : 941.64 = 237.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.74/941.64 = 237.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.74x = 941.64 × 237.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.74x = 223,827.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,827.83/627.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.56

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