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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.20, 942.90 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.20, 942.90 and 244 is: 365.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.20 : 942.90 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.20/942.90 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.20x = 942.90 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.20x = 230,067.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,067.60/629.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.65

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