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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.56, 943.25 and 354.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.56, 943.25 and 354.38 is: 531.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.56 : 943.25 = 354.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.56/943.25 = 354.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.56x = 943.25 × 354.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.56x = 334,262.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,262.45/628.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.79

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