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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.24, 942.30 and 368.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.24, 942.30 and 368.55 is: 551.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.24 : 942.30 = 368.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.24/942.30 = 368.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.24x = 942.30 × 368.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.24x = 347,284.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,284.67/629.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.92

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