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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.40, 941.99 and 243.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.40, 941.99 and 243.38 is: 364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.40 : 941.99 = 243.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.40/941.99 = 243.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.40x = 941.99 × 243.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.40x = 229,255.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,255.60/628.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.83

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