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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.06, 942.17 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.06, 942.17 and 354.60 is: 531.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.06 : 942.17 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.06/942.17 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.06x = 942.17 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.06x = 334,091.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,091.71/629.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.10

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