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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.36, 943.80 and 264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.36, 943.80 and 264.32 is: 396.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.36 : 943.80 = 264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.36/943.80 = 264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.36x = 943.80 × 264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.36x = 249,465.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,465.22/629.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.38

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