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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.50, 941.94 and 354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.50, 941.94 and 354.72 is: 531.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.50 : 941.94 = 354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.50/941.94 = 354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.50x = 941.94 × 354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.50x = 334,124.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,124.96/628.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.62

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