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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.29, 942.38 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.29, 942.38 and 368.64 is: 552.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.29 : 942.38 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.29/942.38 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.29x = 942.38 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.29x = 347,398.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,398.96/629.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.05

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