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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.09, 940.77 and 383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.09, 940.77 and 383.88 is: 574.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.09 : 940.77 = 383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.09/940.77 = 383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.09x = 940.77 × 383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.09x = 361,142.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,142.79/628.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.99

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