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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.56, 943.72 and 264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.56, 943.72 and 264.60 is: 396.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.56 : 943.72 = 264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.56/943.72 = 264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.56x = 943.72 × 264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.56x = 249,708.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,708.31/629.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.64

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