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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.36, 943.92 and 244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.36, 943.92 and 244.52 is: 366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.36 : 943.92 = 244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.36/943.92 = 244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.36x = 943.92 × 244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.36x = 230,807.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,807.32/629.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.73

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