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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.51, 944.33 and 387.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.51, 944.33 and 387.99 is: 582.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.51 : 944.33 = 387.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.51/944.33 = 387.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.51x = 944.33 × 387.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.51x = 366,388.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,388.66/629.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.03

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