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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.37, 942.57 and 370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.37, 942.57 and 370.18 is: 555.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.37 : 942.57 = 370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.37/942.57 = 370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.37x = 942.57 × 370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.37x = 348,920.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,920.56/628.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.28

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