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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.56, 941.40 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.56, 941.40 and 354.24 is: 530.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.56 : 941.40 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.56/941.40 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.56x = 941.40 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.56x = 333,481.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,481.54/628.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.55

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