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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.44, 943.20 and 385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.44, 943.20 and 385.60 is: 577.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.44 : 943.20 = 385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.44/943.20 = 385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.44x = 943.20 × 385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.44x = 363,697.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,697.92/629.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.81

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