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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.72, 945.36 and 356.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.72, 945.36 and 356.03 is: 534.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.72 : 945.36 = 356.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.72/945.36 = 356.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.72x = 945.36 × 356.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.72x = 336,576.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,576.52/629.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.49

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