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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.39, 944.24 and 264.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.39, 944.24 and 264.21 is: 396.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.39 : 944.24 = 264.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.39/944.24 = 264.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.39x = 944.24 × 264.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.39x = 249,476.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,476.33/629.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.38

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