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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.16, 943.74 and 335.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.16, 943.74 and 335.94 is: 503.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.16 : 943.74 = 335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.16/943.74 = 335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.16x = 943.74 × 335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.16x = 317,040.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,040.02/629.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.91

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