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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.99, 941.84 and 393.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.99, 941.84 and 393.61 is: 590.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.99 : 941.84 = 393.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.99/941.84 = 393.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.99x = 941.84 × 393.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.99x = 370,718.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,718.78/627.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.33

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