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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.93, 942.32 and 384.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.93, 942.32 and 384.94 is: 576.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.93 : 942.32 = 384.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.93/942.32 = 384.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.93x = 942.32 × 384.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.93x = 362,738.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,738.80/628.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.75

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