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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628, 942.41 and 243.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628, 942.41 and 243.25 is: 365.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628 : 942.41 = 243.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628/942.41 = 243.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628x = 942.41 × 243.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628x = 229,241.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,241.23/628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.03

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