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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.04, 942.12 and 385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.04, 942.12 and 385.20 is: 576.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.04 : 942.12 = 385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.04/942.12 = 385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.04x = 942.12 × 385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.04x = 362,904.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,904.62/629.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.92

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