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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.58, 942.03 and 354.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.58, 942.03 and 354.26 is: 530.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.58 : 942.03 = 354.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.58/942.03 = 354.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.58x = 942.03 × 354.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.58x = 333,725.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,725.90/628.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.92

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