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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.48, 940.64 and 350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.48, 940.64 and 350.40 is: 524.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.48 : 940.64 = 350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.48/940.64 = 350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.48x = 940.64 × 350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.48x = 329,600.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,600.26/628.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.44

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