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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.24, 939.62 and 367.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.24, 939.62 and 367.62 is: 549.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.24 : 939.62 = 367.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.24/939.62 = 367.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.24x = 939.62 × 367.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.24x = 345,423.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,423.10/628.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.83

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