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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.94, 942.86 and 368.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.94, 942.86 and 368.34 is: 553.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.94 : 942.86 = 368.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.94/942.86 = 368.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.94x = 942.86 × 368.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.94x = 347,293.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,293.05/627.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.07

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