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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.99, 940.42 and 367.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.99, 940.42 and 367.30 is: 550.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.99 : 940.42 = 367.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.99/940.42 = 367.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.99x = 940.42 × 367.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.99x = 345,416.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,416.27/627.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.03

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