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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.08, 942.36 and 354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.08, 942.36 and 354.48 is: 531.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.08 : 942.36 = 354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.08/942.36 = 354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.08x = 942.36 × 354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.08x = 334,047.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,047.77/628.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.86

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