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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.08, 943.62 and 244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.08, 943.62 and 244.42 is: 366.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.08 : 943.62 = 244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.08/943.62 = 244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.08x = 943.62 × 244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.08x = 230,639.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,639.60/629.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.63

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