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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.48, 942.72 and 368.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.48, 942.72 and 368.48 is: 552.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.48 : 942.72 = 368.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.48/942.72 = 368.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.48x = 942.72 × 368.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.48x = 347,373.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,373.47/628.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.72

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