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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.64, 943.08 and 355.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.64, 943.08 and 355.12 is: 532.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.64 : 943.08 = 355.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.64/943.08 = 355.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.64x = 943.08 × 355.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.64x = 334,906.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,906.57/628.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.75

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