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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.74, 943.13 and 238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.74, 943.13 and 238.70 is: 358.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.74 : 943.13 = 238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.74/943.13 = 238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.74x = 943.13 × 238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.74x = 225,119.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,119.22/628.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.05

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