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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.80, 942.28 and 335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.80, 942.28 and 335.56 is: 503.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.80 : 942.28 = 335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.80/942.28 = 335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.80x = 942.28 × 335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.80x = 316,191.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,191.48/627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.65

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