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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.90, 941.73 and 354.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.90, 941.73 and 354.52 is: 531.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.90 : 941.73 = 354.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.90/941.73 = 354.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.90x = 941.73 × 354.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.90x = 333,862.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,862.12/627.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.71

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