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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.35, 944.40 and 264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.35, 944.40 and 264.11 is: 396.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.35 : 944.40 = 264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.35/944.40 = 264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.35x = 944.40 × 264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.35x = 249,424.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,424.16/629.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.32

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