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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.52, 942.21 and 335.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.52, 942.21 and 335.79 is: 503.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.52 : 942.21 = 335.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.52/942.21 = 335.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.52x = 942.21 × 335.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.52x = 316,384.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,384.70/628.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.38

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