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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.96, 943.02 and 373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.96, 943.02 and 373.08 is: 560.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.96 : 943.02 = 373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.96/943.02 = 373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.96x = 943.02 × 373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.96x = 351,821.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,821.90/627.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.26

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