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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.10, 943.78 and 244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.10, 943.78 and 244.35 is: 366.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.10 : 943.78 = 244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.10/943.78 = 244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.10x = 943.78 × 244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.10x = 230,606.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,606.70/629.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.57

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