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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.06, 943.62 and 239.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.06, 943.62 and 239.03 is: 358.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.06 : 943.62 = 239.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.06/943.62 = 239.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.06x = 943.62 × 239.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.06x = 225,548.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,548.77/629.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.55

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