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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.66, 943.53 and 244.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.66, 943.53 and 244.18 is: 366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.66 : 943.53 = 244.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.66/943.53 = 244.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.66x = 943.53 × 244.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.66x = 230,391.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,391.16/628.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.48

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