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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.37, 944.48 and 239.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.37, 944.48 and 239.73 is: 359.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.37 : 944.48 = 239.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.37/944.48 = 239.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.37x = 944.48 × 239.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.37x = 226,418.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,418.99/629.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.75

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