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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.26, 944.25 and 244.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.26, 944.25 and 244.51 is: 366.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.26 : 944.25 = 244.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.26/944.25 = 244.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.26x = 944.25 × 244.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.26x = 230,878.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,878.57/629.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.90

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