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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.92, 942.36 and 384.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.92, 942.36 and 384.70 is: 576.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.92 : 942.36 = 384.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.92/942.36 = 384.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.92x = 942.36 × 384.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.92x = 362,525.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,525.89/628.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.43

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