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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.08, 940.16 and 397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.08, 940.16 and 397.20 is: 594.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.08 : 940.16 = 397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.08/940.16 = 397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.08x = 940.16 × 397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.08x = 373,431.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,431.55/628.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.56

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