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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.81, 942.03 and 257.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.81, 942.03 and 257.88 is: 386.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.81 : 942.03 = 257.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.81/942.03 = 257.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.81x = 942.03 × 257.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.81x = 242,930.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,930.70/627.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.95

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