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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.92, 943.86 and 385.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.92, 943.86 and 385.70 is: 577.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.92 : 943.86 = 385.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.92/943.86 = 385.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.92x = 943.86 × 385.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.92x = 364,046.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,046.80/629.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.93

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