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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.24, 942.98 and 369.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.24, 942.98 and 369.41 is: 553.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.24 : 942.98 = 369.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.24/942.98 = 369.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.24x = 942.98 × 369.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.24x = 348,339.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,339.68/629.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.59

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