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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.34, 944.19 and 263.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.34, 944.19 and 263.94 is: 395.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.34 : 944.19 = 263.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.34/944.19 = 263.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.34x = 944.19 × 263.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.34x = 249,209.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,209.51/629.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.99

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