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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.04, 943.65 and 238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.04, 943.65 and 238.98 is: 358.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.04 : 943.65 = 238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.04/943.65 = 238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.04x = 943.65 × 238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.04x = 225,513.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,513.48/629.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.50

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