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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.50, 942.80 and 243.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.50, 942.80 and 243.75 is: 365.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.50 : 942.80 = 243.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.50/942.80 = 243.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.50x = 942.80 × 243.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.50x = 229,806.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,806.28/628.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.64

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