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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.90, 943.41 and 372.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.90, 943.41 and 372.86 is: 558.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.90 : 943.41 = 372.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.90/943.41 = 372.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.90x = 943.41 × 372.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.90x = 351,759.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,759.85/629.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.44

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