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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.34, 943.92 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.34, 943.92 and 244.50 is: 366.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.34 : 943.92 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.34/943.92 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.34x = 943.92 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.34x = 230,788.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,788.44/629.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.72

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