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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.78, 943.16 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.78, 943.16 and 368.96 is: 552.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.78 : 943.16 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.78/943.16 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.78x = 943.16 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.78x = 347,981.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,981.75/629.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.55

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