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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.92, 942.84 and 355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.92, 942.84 and 355.14 is: 532.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.92 : 942.84 = 355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.92/942.84 = 355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.92x = 942.84 × 355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.92x = 334,840.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,840.20/628.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.41

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