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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.79, 943.20 and 238.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.79, 943.20 and 238.73 is: 358.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.79 : 943.20 = 238.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.79/943.20 = 238.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.79x = 943.20 × 238.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.79x = 225,165.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,165.42/628.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.10

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