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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.28, 942.48 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.28, 942.48 and 243.56 is: 365.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.28 : 942.48 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.28/942.48 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.28x = 942.48 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.28x = 229,550.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,550.43/628.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.36

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