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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.11, 944.02 and 239.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.11, 944.02 and 239.38 is: 359.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.11 : 944.02 = 239.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.11/944.02 = 239.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.11x = 944.02 × 239.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.11x = 225,979.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,979.51/629.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.21

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