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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.28, 943.74 and 355.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.28, 943.74 and 355.74 is: 533.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.28 : 943.74 = 355.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.28/943.74 = 355.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.28x = 943.74 × 355.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.28x = 335,726.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,726.07/629.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.51

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