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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.16, 942.44 and 368.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.16, 942.44 and 368.15 is: 552.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.16 : 942.44 = 368.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.16/942.44 = 368.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.16x = 942.44 × 368.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.16x = 346,952.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,952.73/628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.34

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