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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.06, 943.86 and 244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.06, 943.86 and 244.58 is: 366.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.06 : 943.86 = 244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.06/943.86 = 244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.06x = 943.86 × 244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.06x = 230,849.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,849.28/629.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.97

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