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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.20, 941.26 and 383.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.20, 941.26 and 383.99 is: 575.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.20 : 941.26 = 383.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.20/941.26 = 383.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.20x = 941.26 × 383.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.20x = 361,434.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,434.43/628.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.35

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