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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.04, 943.92 and 372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.04, 943.92 and 372 is: 558.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.04 : 943.92 = 372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.04/943.92 = 372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.04x = 943.92 × 372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.04x = 351,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,138.24/629.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.21

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