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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.50, 944.30 and 244.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.50, 944.30 and 244.75 is: 367.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.50 : 944.30 = 244.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.50/944.30 = 244.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.50x = 944.30 × 244.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.50x = 231,117.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,117.43/629.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.14

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