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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.02, 943.17 and 243.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.02, 943.17 and 243.82 is: 365.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.02 : 943.17 = 243.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.02/943.17 = 243.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.02x = 943.17 × 243.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.02x = 229,963.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,963.71/629.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.59

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