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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.43, 943.39 and 264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.43, 943.39 and 264.12 is: 395.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.43 : 943.39 = 264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.43/943.39 = 264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.43x = 943.39 × 264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.43x = 249,168.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,168.17/629.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.86

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