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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.11, 941.46 and 237.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.11, 941.46 and 237.73 is: 356.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.11 : 941.46 = 237.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.11/941.46 = 237.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.11x = 941.46 × 237.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.11x = 223,813.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,813.29/628.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.33

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