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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.48, 942.69 and 368.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.48, 942.69 and 368.65 is: 552.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.48 : 942.69 = 368.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.48/942.69 = 368.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.48x = 942.69 × 368.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.48x = 347,522.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,522.67/628.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.96

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