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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.11, 942.17 and 354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.11, 942.17 and 354.20 is: 531.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.11 : 942.17 = 354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.11/942.17 = 354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.11x = 942.17 × 354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.11x = 333,710.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,710.13/628.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.29

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