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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.53, 942.47 and 368.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.53, 942.47 and 368.61 is: 552.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.53 : 942.47 = 368.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.53/942.47 = 368.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.53x = 942.47 × 368.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.53x = 347,402.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,402.02/628.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.72

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