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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.91, 941.83 and 243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.91, 941.83 and 243.16 is: 364.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.91 : 941.83 = 243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.91/941.83 = 243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.91x = 941.83 × 243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.91x = 229,012.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,012.42/627.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.72

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