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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.04, 867.98 and 380.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.04, 867.98 and 380.24 is: 524.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.04 : 867.98 = 380.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.04/867.98 = 380.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.04x = 867.98 × 380.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.04x = 330,034.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,034.47/629.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.66

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