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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.14, 940.50 and 367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.14, 940.50 and 367.76 is: 550.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.14 : 940.50 = 367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.14/940.50 = 367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.14x = 940.50 × 367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.14x = 345,873.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,873.58/628.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.63

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