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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.68, 943.15 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.68, 943.15 and 258.48 is: 387.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.68 : 943.15 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.68/943.15 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.68x = 943.15 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.68x = 243,785.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,785.41/628.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.77

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