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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.94, 943.84 and 384.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.94, 943.84 and 384.72 is: 577.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.94 : 943.84 = 384.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.94/943.84 = 384.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.94x = 943.84 × 384.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.94x = 363,114.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,114.12/628.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.34

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