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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.77, 940.82 and 353.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.77, 940.82 and 353.75 is: 530.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.77 : 940.82 = 353.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.77/940.82 = 353.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.77x = 940.82 × 353.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.77x = 332,813.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,813.31/627.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.15

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