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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.05, 941.35 and 338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.05, 941.35 and 338.88 is: 507.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.05 : 941.35 = 338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.05/941.35 = 338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.05x = 941.35 × 338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.05x = 318,998.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,998.29/628.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.92

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