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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.18, 941.78 and 384.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.18, 941.78 and 384.41 is: 576.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.18 : 941.78 = 384.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.18/941.78 = 384.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.18x = 941.78 × 384.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.18x = 362,032.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,032.97/628.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.32

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