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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.32, 942.24 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.32, 942.24 and 335.52 is: 503.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.32 : 942.24 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.32/942.24 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.32x = 942.24 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.32x = 316,140.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,140.36/628.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.15

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