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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.79, 941.64 and 366.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.79, 941.64 and 366.97 is: 550.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.79 : 941.64 = 366.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.79/941.64 = 366.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.79x = 941.64 × 366.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.79x = 345,553.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,553.63/627.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.43

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