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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.22, 942.88 and 335.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.22, 942.88 and 335.96 is: 504.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.22 : 942.88 = 335.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.22/942.88 = 335.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.22x = 942.88 × 335.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.22x = 316,769.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,769.96/628.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.24

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