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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.42, 944.57 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.42, 944.57 and 356.04 is: 534.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.42 : 944.57 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.42/944.57 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.42x = 944.57 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.42x = 336,305.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,305.59/629.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.31

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