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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.35, 942.60 and 217.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.35, 942.60 and 217.58 is: 326.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.35 : 942.60 = 217.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.35/942.60 = 217.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.35x = 942.60 × 217.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.35x = 205,090.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,090.91/628.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.40

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