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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.26, 942.36 and 384.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.26, 942.36 and 384.30 is: 576.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.26 : 942.36 = 384.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.26/942.36 = 384.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.26x = 942.36 × 384.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.26x = 362,148.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,148.95/628.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.43

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