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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.24, 942.50 and 243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.24, 942.50 and 243.52 is: 365.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.24 : 942.50 = 243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.24/942.50 = 243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.24x = 942.50 × 243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.24x = 229,517.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,517.60/628.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.33

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