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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.04, 941.85 and 257.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.04, 941.85 and 257.75 is: 386.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.04 : 941.85 = 257.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.04/941.85 = 257.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.04x = 941.85 × 257.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.04x = 242,761.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,761.84/628.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.54

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