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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.78, 941.68 and 237.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.78, 941.68 and 237.96 is: 356.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.78 : 941.68 = 237.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.78/941.68 = 237.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.78x = 941.68 × 237.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.78x = 224,081.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,081.58/627.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.94

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