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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.06, 942.08 and 243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.06, 942.08 and 243.04 is: 364.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.06 : 942.08 = 243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.06/942.08 = 243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.06x = 942.08 × 243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.06x = 228,963.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,963.12/628.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.56

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