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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.34, 942.50 and 368.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.34, 942.50 and 368.78 is: 552.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.34 : 942.50 = 368.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.34/942.50 = 368.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.34x = 942.50 × 368.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.34x = 347,575.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,575.15/629.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.29

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