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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.78, 940.30 and 383.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.78, 940.30 and 383.57 is: 574.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.78 : 940.30 = 383.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.78/940.30 = 383.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.78x = 940.30 × 383.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.78x = 360,666.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,666.17/627.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.51

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