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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.94, 942.20 and 354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.94, 942.20 and 354.20 is: 530.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.94 : 942.20 = 354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.94/942.20 = 354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.94x = 942.20 × 354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.94x = 333,727.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,727.24/628.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.62

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