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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.24, 943.50 and 258.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.24, 943.50 and 258.94 is: 388.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.24 : 943.50 = 258.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.24/943.50 = 258.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.24x = 943.50 × 258.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.24x = 244,312.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,312.04/629.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.27

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