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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.68, 943.56 and 355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.68, 943.56 and 355.04 is: 532.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.68 : 943.56 = 355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.68/943.56 = 355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.68x = 943.56 × 355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.68x = 335,001.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,001.54/628.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.86

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