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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.55, 942.50 and 385.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.55, 942.50 and 385.33 is: 576.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.55 : 942.50 = 385.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.55/942.50 = 385.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.55x = 942.50 × 385.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.55x = 363,173.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,173.53/629.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.88

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