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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.14, 943.77 and 264.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.14, 943.77 and 264.04 is: 396.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.14 : 943.77 = 264.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.14/943.77 = 264.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.14x = 943.77 × 264.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.14x = 249,193.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,193.03/629.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.09

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