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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.77, 941.53 and 183.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.77, 941.53 and 183.09 is: 274.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.77 : 941.53 = 183.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.77/941.53 = 183.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.77x = 941.53 × 183.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.77x = 172,380.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,380.02/627.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.59

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