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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.34, 941.78 and 257.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.34, 941.78 and 257.96 is: 386.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.34 : 941.78 = 257.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.34/941.78 = 257.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.34x = 941.78 × 257.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.34x = 242,941.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,941.57/628.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.64

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