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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.66, 943.42 and 385.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.66, 943.42 and 385.68 is: 577.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.66 : 943.42 = 385.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.66/943.42 = 385.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.66x = 943.42 × 385.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.66x = 363,856.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,856.13/629.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.86

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