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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.39, 942.39 and 355.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.39, 942.39 and 355.07 is: 531.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.39 : 942.39 = 355.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.39/942.39 = 355.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.39x = 942.39 × 355.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.39x = 334,609.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,609.71/629.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.65

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