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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.02, 942.18 and 354.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.02, 942.18 and 354.43 is: 530.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.02 : 942.18 = 354.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.02/942.18 = 354.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.02x = 942.18 × 354.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.02x = 333,936.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,936.86/629.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.88

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