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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.09, 943.17 and 382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.09, 943.17 and 382.24 is: 573.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.09 : 943.17 = 382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.09/943.17 = 382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.09x = 943.17 × 382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.09x = 360,517.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,517.30/629.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.08

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