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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.01, 940.02 and 397.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.01, 940.02 and 397.11 is: 594.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.01 : 940.02 = 397.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.01/940.02 = 397.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.01x = 940.02 × 397.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.01x = 373,291.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,291.34/628.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.40

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