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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.17, 942.61 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.17, 942.61 and 238.44 is: 357.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.17 : 942.61 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.17/942.61 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.17x = 942.61 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.17x = 224,755.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,755.93/628.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.79

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