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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.81, 941.58 and 237.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.81, 941.58 and 237.81 is: 356.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.81 : 941.58 = 237.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.81/941.58 = 237.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.81x = 941.58 × 237.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.81x = 223,917.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,917.14/627.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.66

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