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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.03, 868.03 and 380.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.03, 868.03 and 380.33 is: 524.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.03 : 868.03 = 380.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.03/868.03 = 380.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.03x = 868.03 × 380.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.03x = 330,137.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,137.85/629.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.84

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