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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.82, 940.06 and 353.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.82, 940.06 and 353.14 is: 528.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.82 : 940.06 = 353.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.82/940.06 = 353.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.82x = 940.06 × 353.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.82x = 331,972.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,972.79/627.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.77

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