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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.92, 941.64 and 371.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.92, 941.64 and 371.12 is: 556.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.92 : 941.64 = 371.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.92/941.64 = 371.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.92x = 941.64 × 371.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.92x = 349,461.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,461.44/627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.54

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