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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.40, 944.12 and 239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.40, 944.12 and 239.52 is: 359.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.40 : 944.12 = 239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.40/944.12 = 239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.40x = 944.12 × 239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.40x = 226,135.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,135.62/629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.29

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