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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.61, 943.32 and 238.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.61, 943.32 and 238.61 is: 358.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.61 : 943.32 = 238.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.61/943.32 = 238.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.61x = 943.32 × 238.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.61x = 225,085.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,085.59/628.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.07

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