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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.49, 942.40 and 368.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.49, 942.40 and 368.55 is: 552.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.49 : 942.40 = 368.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.49/942.40 = 368.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.49x = 942.40 × 368.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.49x = 347,321.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,321.52/628.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.63

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