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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.82, 942.34 and 384.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.82, 942.34 and 384.82 is: 577.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.82 : 942.34 = 384.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.82/942.34 = 384.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.82x = 942.34 × 384.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.82x = 362,631.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,631.28/627.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.60

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