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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.93, 942.30 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.93, 942.30 and 381.24 is: 572.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.93 : 942.30 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.93/942.30 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.93x = 942.30 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.93x = 359,242.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,242.45/627.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.11

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