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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.02, 941.67 and 242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.02, 941.67 and 242.82 is: 364.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.02 : 941.67 = 242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.02/941.67 = 242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.02x = 941.67 × 242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.02x = 228,656.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,656.31/628.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.09

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