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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.22, 943.86 and 387.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.22, 943.86 and 387.30 is: 580.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.22 : 943.86 = 387.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.22/943.86 = 387.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.22x = 943.86 × 387.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.22x = 365,556.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,556.98/629.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.97

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