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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.76, 941.80 and 385.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.76, 941.80 and 385.84 is: 578.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.76 : 941.80 = 385.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.76/941.80 = 385.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.76x = 941.80 × 385.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.76x = 363,384.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,384.11/627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.86

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