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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.04, 868.10 and 380.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.04, 868.10 and 380.32 is: 524.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.04 : 868.10 = 380.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.04/868.10 = 380.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.04x = 868.10 × 380.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.04x = 330,151.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,151.72/629.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.85

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