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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.52, 943.47 and 355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.52, 943.47 and 355.20 is: 532.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.52 : 943.47 = 355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.52/943.47 = 355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.52x = 943.47 × 355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.52x = 335,120.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,120.54/629.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.34

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