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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.28, 943.80 and 239.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.28, 943.80 and 239.34 is: 358.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.28 : 943.80 = 239.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.28/943.80 = 239.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.28x = 943.80 × 239.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.28x = 225,889.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,889.09/629.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.96

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