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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.34, 941.15 and 384.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.34, 941.15 and 384.13 is: 575.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.34 : 941.15 = 384.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.34/941.15 = 384.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.34x = 941.15 × 384.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.34x = 361,517.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,517.32/628.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.35

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