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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628, 942.32 and 384.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628, 942.32 and 384.72 is: 577.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628 : 942.32 = 384.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628/942.32 = 384.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628x = 942.32 × 384.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628x = 362,529.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,529.35/628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.28

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