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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.24, 943.90 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.24, 943.90 and 264.06 is: 396.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.24 : 943.90 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.24/943.90 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.24x = 943.90 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.24x = 249,246.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,246.23/629.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.11

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