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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.88, 943.45 and 244.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.88, 943.45 and 244.13 is: 366.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.88 : 943.45 = 244.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.88/943.45 = 244.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.88x = 943.45 × 244.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.88x = 230,319.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,319.12/628.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.24

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