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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.40, 942.71 and 354.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.40, 942.71 and 354.83 is: 532.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.40 : 942.71 = 354.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.40/942.71 = 354.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.40x = 942.71 × 354.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.40x = 334,495.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,495.30/628.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.29

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