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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.38, 943.40 and 239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.38, 943.40 and 239.20 is: 358.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.38 : 943.40 = 239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.38/943.40 = 239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.38x = 943.40 × 239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.38x = 225,661.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,661.28/629.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.55

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