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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.83, 943.26 and 369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.83, 943.26 and 369.28 is: 553.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.83 : 943.26 = 369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.83/943.26 = 369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.83x = 943.26 × 369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.83x = 348,327.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,327.05/629.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.05

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