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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.66, 943.04 and 238.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.66, 943.04 and 238.85 is: 358.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.66 : 943.04 = 238.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.66/943.04 = 238.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.66x = 943.04 × 238.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.66x = 225,244.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,244.52/628.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.29

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