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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.96, 942 and 339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.96, 942 and 339.96 is: 509.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.96 : 942 = 339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.96/942 = 339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.96x = 942 × 339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.96x = 320,242.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,242.32/627.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.97

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