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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.43, 944.30 and 369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.43, 944.30 and 369.60 is: 554.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.43 : 944.30 = 369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.43/944.30 = 369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.43x = 944.30 × 369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.43x = 349,013.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,013.28/629.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.49

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