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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.10, 941.23 and 281.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.10, 941.23 and 281.11 is: 421.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.10 : 941.23 = 281.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.10/941.23 = 281.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.10x = 941.23 × 281.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.10x = 264,589.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,589.17/628.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.25

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