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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.13, 942.48 and 382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.13, 942.48 and 382.40 is: 572.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.13 : 942.48 = 382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.13/942.48 = 382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.13x = 942.48 × 382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.13x = 360,406.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,406.71/629.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.87

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