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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.63, 943.34 and 243.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.63, 943.34 and 243.88 is: 365.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.63 : 943.34 = 243.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.63/943.34 = 243.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.63x = 943.34 × 243.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.63x = 230,061.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,061.76/628.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.97

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