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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.71, 943.87 and 264.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.71, 943.87 and 264.07 is: 395.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.71 : 943.87 = 264.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.71/943.87 = 264.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.71x = 943.87 × 264.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.71x = 249,243.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,243.03/629.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.81

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