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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.65, 941.54 and 372.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.65, 941.54 and 372.33 is: 557.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.65 : 941.54 = 372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.65/941.54 = 372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.65x = 941.54 × 372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.65x = 350,561.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,561.73/628.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.64

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