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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.30, 942.89 and 385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.30, 942.89 and 385.32 is: 577.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.30 : 942.89 = 385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.30/942.89 = 385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.30x = 942.89 × 385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.30x = 363,308.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,308.91/629.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.32

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