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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.53, 944.36 and 239.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.53, 944.36 and 239.51 is: 359.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.53 : 944.36 = 239.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.53/944.36 = 239.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.53x = 944.36 × 239.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.53x = 226,185.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,185.73/629.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.29

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