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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.52, 943.59 and 355.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.52, 943.59 and 355.54 is: 532.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.52 : 943.59 = 355.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.52/943.59 = 355.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.52x = 943.59 × 355.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.52x = 335,483.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,483.99/629.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.92

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