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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.08, 942.43 and 258.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.08, 942.43 and 258.15 is: 387.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.08 : 942.43 = 258.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.08/942.43 = 258.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.08x = 942.43 × 258.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.08x = 243,288.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,288.30/628.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.35

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