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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.09, 943.23 and 239.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.09, 943.23 and 239.07 is: 358.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.09 : 943.23 = 239.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.09/943.23 = 239.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.09x = 943.23 × 239.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.09x = 225,498.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,498.00/629.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.45

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