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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.01, 942.96 and 385.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.01, 942.96 and 385.55 is: 578.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.01 : 942.96 = 385.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.01/942.96 = 385.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.01x = 942.96 × 385.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.01x = 363,558.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,558.23/628.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.91

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