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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.26, 942.57 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.26, 942.57 and 354.60 is: 532.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.26 : 942.57 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.26/942.57 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.26x = 942.57 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.26x = 334,235.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,235.32/628.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.00

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