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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.57, 943.21 and 351.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.57, 943.21 and 351.14 is: 526.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.57 : 943.21 = 351.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.57/943.21 = 351.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.57x = 943.21 × 351.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.57x = 331,198.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,198.76/628.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.91

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