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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.89, 942.36 and 368.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.89, 942.36 and 368.25 is: 551.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.89 : 942.36 = 368.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.89/942.36 = 368.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.89x = 942.36 × 368.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.89x = 347,024.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,024.07/628.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.80

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