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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.04, 867.86 and 366.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.04, 867.86 and 366.88 is: 506.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.04 : 867.86 = 366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.04/867.86 = 366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.04x = 867.86 × 366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.04x = 318,400.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,400.48/629.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.17

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