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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.90, 943.04 and 258.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.90, 943.04 and 258.64 is: 387.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.90 : 943.04 = 258.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.90/943.04 = 258.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.90x = 943.04 × 258.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.90x = 243,901.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,901.86/628.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.83

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