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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.46, 942.70 and 373.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.46, 942.70 and 373.58 is: 560.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.46 : 942.70 = 373.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.46/942.70 = 373.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.46x = 942.70 × 373.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.46x = 352,173.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,173.87/628.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.38

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