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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.06, 942.02 and 354.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.06, 942.02 and 354.86 is: 531.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.06 : 942.02 = 354.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.06/942.02 = 354.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.06x = 942.02 × 354.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.06x = 334,285.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,285.22/629.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.40

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