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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.90, 943.74 and 355.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.90, 943.74 and 355.18 is: 532.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.90 : 943.74 = 355.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.90/943.74 = 355.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.90x = 943.74 × 355.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.90x = 335,197.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,197.57/628.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.99

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