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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.19, 943.64 and 385.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.19, 943.64 and 385.51 is: 578.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.19 : 943.64 = 385.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.19/943.64 = 385.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.19x = 943.64 × 385.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.19x = 363,780.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,780.73/629.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.18

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