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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.01, 868.10 and 367.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.01, 868.10 and 367.07 is: 506.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.01 : 868.10 = 367.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.01/868.10 = 367.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.01x = 868.10 × 367.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.01x = 318,647.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,647.29/629.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.59

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