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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.16, 941.12 and 338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.16, 941.12 and 338.88 is: 507.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.16 : 941.12 = 338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.16/941.12 = 338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.16x = 941.12 × 338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.16x = 318,926.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,926.75/628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.72

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