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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.96, 943.26 and 238.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.96, 943.26 and 238.71 is: 358.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.96 : 943.26 = 238.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.96/943.26 = 238.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.96x = 943.26 × 238.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.96x = 225,165.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,165.59/628.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.00

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