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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.03, 942.13 and 217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.03, 942.13 and 217.28 is: 325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.03 : 942.13 = 217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.03/942.13 = 217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.03x = 942.13 × 217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.03x = 204,708.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,708.63/628.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.95

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