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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.56, 941.86 and 258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.56, 941.86 and 258.19 is: 386.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.56 : 941.86 = 258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.56/941.86 = 258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.56x = 941.86 × 258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.56x = 243,176.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,176.80/628.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.88

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