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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.90, 942.10 and 384.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.90, 942.10 and 384.60 is: 577.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.90 : 942.10 = 384.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.90/942.10 = 384.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.90x = 942.10 × 384.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.90x = 362,331.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,331.66/627.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.05

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