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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.83, 943.95 and 369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.83, 943.95 and 369.56 is: 553.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.83 : 943.95 = 369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.83/943.95 = 369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.83x = 943.95 × 369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.83x = 348,849.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,849.91/629.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.88

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