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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.83, 942.57 and 368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.83, 942.57 and 368.82 is: 552.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.83 : 942.57 = 368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.83/942.57 = 368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.83x = 942.57 × 368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.83x = 347,638.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,638.67/628.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.83

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