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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.03, 867.90 and 392.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.03, 867.90 and 392.61 is: 541.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.03 : 867.90 = 392.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.03/867.90 = 392.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.03x = 867.90 × 392.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.03x = 340,746.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,746.22/629.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.70

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