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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.76, 943.95 and 264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.76, 943.95 and 264.78 is: 396.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.76 : 943.95 = 264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.76/943.95 = 264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.76x = 943.95 × 264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.76x = 249,939.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,939.08/629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.88

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