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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.28, 944.28 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.28, 944.28 and 244.56 is: 366.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.28 : 944.28 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.28/944.28 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.28x = 944.28 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.28x = 230,933.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,933.12/629.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.98

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