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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.85, 940.87 and 353.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.85, 940.87 and 353.36 is: 529.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.85 : 940.87 = 353.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.85/940.87 = 353.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.85x = 940.87 × 353.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.85x = 332,460.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,460.68/627.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.52

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