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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.19, 943.88 and 258.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.19, 943.88 and 258.99 is: 388.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.19 : 943.88 = 258.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.19/943.88 = 258.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.19x = 943.88 × 258.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.19x = 244,454.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,454.19/629.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.52

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