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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.64, 943.74 and 264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.64, 943.74 and 264.36 is: 396.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.64 : 943.74 = 264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.64/943.74 = 264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.64x = 943.74 × 264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.64x = 249,487.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,487.11/629.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.24

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