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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.54, 942.50 and 385.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.54, 942.50 and 385.34 is: 576.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.54 : 942.50 = 385.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.54/942.50 = 385.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.54x = 942.50 × 385.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.54x = 363,182.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,182.95/629.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.90

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