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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.32, 941.28 and 384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.32, 941.28 and 384.24 is: 575.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.32 : 941.28 = 384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.32/941.28 = 384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.32x = 941.28 × 384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.32x = 361,677.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,677.43/628.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.63

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