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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.02, 868.10 and 367.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.02, 868.10 and 367.12 is: 506.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.02 : 868.10 = 367.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.02/868.10 = 367.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.02x = 868.10 × 367.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.02x = 318,697.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,697.79/629.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.66

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