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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.52, 943.74 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.52, 943.74 and 245.04 is: 367.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.52 : 943.74 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.52/943.74 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.52x = 943.74 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.52x = 231,254.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,254.05/629.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.35

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