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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.96, 942.17 and 281.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.96, 942.17 and 281.27 is: 422.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.96 : 942.17 = 281.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.96/942.17 = 281.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.96x = 942.17 × 281.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.96x = 265,004.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,004.16/627.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.01

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