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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.39, 944.19 and 264.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.39, 944.19 and 264.14 is: 396.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.39 : 944.19 = 264.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.39/944.19 = 264.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.39x = 944.19 × 264.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.39x = 249,402.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,402.48/629.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.26

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