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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629, 867.94 and 366.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629, 867.94 and 366.92 is: 506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629 : 867.94 = 366.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629/867.94 = 366.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629x = 867.94 × 366.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629x = 318,464.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,464.54/629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.30

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