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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.28, 942.38 and 384.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.28, 942.38 and 384.84 is: 577.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.28 : 942.38 = 384.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.28/942.38 = 384.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.28x = 942.38 × 384.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.28x = 362,665.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,665.52/628.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.24

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