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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.61, 943.59 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.61, 943.59 and 264.18 is: 395.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.61 : 943.59 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.61/943.59 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.61x = 943.59 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.61x = 249,277.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,277.61/629.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.92

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