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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.87, 943.61 and 383.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.87, 943.61 and 383.15 is: 574.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.87 : 943.61 = 383.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.87/943.61 = 383.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.87x = 943.61 × 383.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.87x = 361,544.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,544.61/629.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.00

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