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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.40, 941.76 and 354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.40, 941.76 and 354.32 is: 531.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.40 : 941.76 = 354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.40/941.76 = 354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.40x = 941.76 × 354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.40x = 333,684.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,684.40/628.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.01

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