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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.80, 942.65 and 355.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.80, 942.65 and 355.29 is: 532.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.80 : 942.65 = 355.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.80/942.65 = 355.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.80x = 942.65 × 355.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.80x = 334,914.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,914.12/628.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.62

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