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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.50, 944.27 and 264.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.50, 944.27 and 264.19 is: 396.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.50 : 944.27 = 264.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.50/944.27 = 264.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.50x = 944.27 × 264.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.50x = 249,466.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,466.69/629.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.29

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