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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.89, 943.86 and 369.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.89, 943.86 and 369.25 is: 553.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.89 : 943.86 = 369.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.89/943.86 = 369.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.89x = 943.86 × 369.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.89x = 348,520.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,520.31/629.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.30

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