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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.10, 941.92 and 217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.10, 941.92 and 217.12 is: 325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.10 : 941.92 = 217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.10/941.92 = 217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.10x = 941.92 × 217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.10x = 204,509.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,509.67/628.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.60

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