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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.68, 944.52 and 373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.68, 944.52 and 373 is: 559.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.68 : 944.52 = 373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.68/944.52 = 373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.68x = 944.52 × 373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.68x = 352,305.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,305.96/629.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.50

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