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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.21, 942.54 and 281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.21, 942.54 and 281.52 is: 422.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.21 : 942.54 = 281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.21/942.54 = 281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.21x = 942.54 × 281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.21x = 265,343.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,343.86/628.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.38

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