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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.84, 944.64 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.84, 944.64 and 371.52 is: 558.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.84 : 944.64 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.84/944.64 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.84x = 944.64 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.84x = 350,952.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,952.65/627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.98

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