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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.76, 940.20 and 338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.76, 940.20 and 338.50 is: 506.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.76 : 940.20 = 338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.76/940.20 = 338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.76x = 940.20 × 338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.76x = 318,257.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,257.70/627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.97

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