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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.75, 941.82 and 281.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.75, 941.82 and 281.38 is: 422.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.75 : 941.82 = 281.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.75/941.82 = 281.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.75x = 941.82 × 281.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.75x = 265,005.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,005.31/627.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.15

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