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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.76, 943.16 and 243.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.76, 943.16 and 243.92 is: 365.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.76 : 943.16 = 243.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.76/943.16 = 243.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.76x = 943.16 × 243.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.76x = 230,055.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,055.59/628.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.89

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