Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.68, 943.02 and 372
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 628.68, 943.02 and 372 is: 558
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628.68 : 943.02 = 372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628.68/943.02 = 372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628.68x = 943.02 × 372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628.68x = 350,803.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 350,803.44/628.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558
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