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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.56, 943.20 and 355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.56, 943.20 and 355.20 is: 533.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.56 : 943.20 = 355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.56/943.20 = 355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.56x = 943.20 × 355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.56x = 335,024.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,024.64/628.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.00

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