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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.84, 943.94 and 264.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.84, 943.94 and 264.14 is: 395.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.84 : 943.94 = 264.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.84/943.94 = 264.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.84x = 943.94 × 264.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.84x = 249,332.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,332.31/629.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.87

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