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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.09, 941.67 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.09, 941.67 and 381.24 is: 571.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.09 : 941.67 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.09/941.67 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.09x = 941.67 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.09x = 359,001.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,001.20/628.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.58

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