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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.53, 943.33 and 264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.53, 943.33 and 264.12 is: 395.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.53 : 943.33 = 264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.53/943.33 = 264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.53x = 943.33 × 264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.53x = 249,151.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,151.13/629.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.77

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