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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.86, 944.14 and 355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.86, 944.14 and 355.44 is: 533.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.86 : 944.14 = 355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.86/944.14 = 355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.86x = 944.14 × 355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.86x = 335,585.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,585.12/628.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.64

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