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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.22, 942.92 and 277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.22, 942.92 and 277.40 is: 415.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.22 : 942.92 = 277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.22/942.92 = 277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.22x = 942.92 × 277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.22x = 261,569.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,569.58/629.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.70

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