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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.22, 941.50 and 378.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.22, 941.50 and 378.18 is: 565.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.22 : 941.50 = 378.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.22/941.50 = 378.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.22x = 941.50 × 378.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.22x = 356,051.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,051.99/629.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.86

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