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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.89, 941.49 and 368.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.89, 941.49 and 368.01 is: 551.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.89 : 941.49 = 368.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.89/941.49 = 368.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.89x = 941.49 × 368.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.89x = 346,477.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,477.73/627.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.82

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