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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.96, 944.94 and 375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.96, 944.94 and 375.08 is: 562.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.96 : 944.94 = 375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.96/944.94 = 375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.96x = 944.94 × 375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.96x = 354,428.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,428.10/629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.62

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