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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.29, 942.54 and 385.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.29, 942.54 and 385.08 is: 576.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.29 : 942.54 = 385.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.29/942.54 = 385.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.29x = 942.54 × 385.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.29x = 362,953.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,953.30/629.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.77

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