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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.78, 941.51 and 237.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.78, 941.51 and 237.77 is: 356.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.78 : 941.51 = 237.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.78/941.51 = 237.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.78x = 941.51 × 237.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.78x = 223,856.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,856.94/627.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.59

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