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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.39, 942.54 and 277.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.39, 942.54 and 277.03 is: 415.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.39 : 942.54 = 277.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.39/942.54 = 277.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.39x = 942.54 × 277.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.39x = 261,111.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,111.86/628.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.53

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