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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.36, 942.24 and 350.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.36, 942.24 and 350.68 is: 525.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.36 : 942.24 = 350.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.36/942.24 = 350.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.36x = 942.24 × 350.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.36x = 330,424.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,424.72/628.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.85

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