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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.91, 945.03 and 370.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.91, 945.03 and 370.13 is: 555.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.91 : 945.03 = 370.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.91/945.03 = 370.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.91x = 945.03 × 370.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.91x = 349,778.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,778.53/629.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.28

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