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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.28, 943.38 and 355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.28, 943.38 and 355.50 is: 532.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.28 : 943.38 = 355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.28/943.38 = 355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.28x = 943.38 × 355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.28x = 335,371.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,371.59/629.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.94

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