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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.80, 941.15 and 354.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.80, 941.15 and 354.29 is: 531.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.80 : 941.15 = 354.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.80/941.15 = 354.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.80x = 941.15 × 354.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.80x = 333,436.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,436.21/627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.12

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