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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.25, 943.53 and 239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.25, 943.53 and 239.24 is: 358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.25 : 943.53 = 239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.25/943.53 = 239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.25x = 943.53 × 239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.25x = 225,725.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,725.40/629.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.72

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