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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.05, 940.50 and 396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.05, 940.50 and 396.24 is: 593.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.05 : 940.50 = 396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.05/940.50 = 396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.05x = 940.50 × 396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.05x = 372,659.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,659.02/628.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.36

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