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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.32, 942.52 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.32, 942.52 and 243.56 is: 365.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.32 : 942.52 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.32/942.52 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.32x = 942.52 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.32x = 229,560.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,560.17/628.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.36

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