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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.12, 943.96 and 354.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.12, 943.96 and 354.80 is: 532.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.12 : 943.96 = 354.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.12/943.96 = 354.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.12x = 943.96 × 354.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.12x = 334,917.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,917.01/629.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.36

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