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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.64, 945.95 and 370.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.64, 945.95 and 370.31 is: 556.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.64 : 945.95 = 370.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.64/945.95 = 370.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.64x = 945.95 × 370.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.64x = 350,288.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,288.16/629.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.33

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