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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.28, 943.68 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.28, 943.68 and 239.12 is: 358.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.28 : 943.68 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.28/943.68 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.28x = 943.68 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.28x = 225,652.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,652.76/629.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.59

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