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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.92, 940.86 and 383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.92, 940.86 and 383.70 is: 574.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.92 : 940.86 = 383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.92/940.86 = 383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.92x = 940.86 × 383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.92x = 361,007.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,007.98/627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.93

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