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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.65, 944.52 and 355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.65, 944.52 and 355.96 is: 533.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.65 : 944.52 = 355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.65/944.52 = 355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.65x = 944.52 × 355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.65x = 336,211.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,211.34/629.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.97

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