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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.43, 942.78 and 258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.43, 942.78 and 258.24 is: 387.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.43 : 942.78 = 258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.43/942.78 = 258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.43x = 942.78 × 258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.43x = 243,459.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,459.97/628.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.41

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