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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.74, 940.37 and 368.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.74, 940.37 and 368.12 is: 550.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.74 : 940.37 = 368.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.74/940.37 = 368.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.74x = 940.37 × 368.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.74x = 346,169.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,169.00/628.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.58

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