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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.29, 940.88 and 367.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.29, 940.88 and 367.64 is: 550.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.29 : 940.88 = 367.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.29/940.88 = 367.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.29x = 940.88 × 367.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.29x = 345,904.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,904.87/628.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.55

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