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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.03, 867.89 and 380.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.03, 867.89 and 380.17 is: 524.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.03 : 867.89 = 380.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.03/867.89 = 380.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.03x = 867.89 × 380.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.03x = 329,944.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,944.93/629.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.53

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