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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.68, 942.88 and 238.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.68, 942.88 and 238.73 is: 358.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.68 : 942.88 = 238.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.68/942.88 = 238.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.68x = 942.88 × 238.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.68x = 225,094.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,094.18/628.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.04

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