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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.79, 942.71 and 364.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.79, 942.71 and 364.87 is: 547.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.79 : 942.71 = 364.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.79/942.71 = 364.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.79x = 942.71 × 364.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.79x = 343,965.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,965.95/628.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.03

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