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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.80, 942.24 and 339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.80, 942.24 and 339.44 is: 509.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.80 : 942.24 = 339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.80/942.24 = 339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.80x = 942.24 × 339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.80x = 319,833.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,833.95/627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.45

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