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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.18, 942.37 and 356.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.18, 942.37 and 356.02 is: 534.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.18 : 942.37 = 356.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.18/942.37 = 356.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.18x = 942.37 × 356.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.18x = 335,499.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,499.32/628.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.08

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