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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.40, 942.64 and 243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.40, 942.64 and 243.44 is: 365.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.40 : 942.64 = 243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.40/942.64 = 243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.40x = 942.64 × 243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.40x = 229,476.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,476.28/628.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.18

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