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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.70, 942.57 and 385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.70, 942.57 and 385.16 is: 577.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.70 : 942.57 = 385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.70/942.57 = 385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.70x = 942.57 × 385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.70x = 363,035.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,035.55/628.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.44

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