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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.05, 867.98 and 392.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.05, 867.98 and 392.96 is: 542.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.05 : 867.98 = 392.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.05/867.98 = 392.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.05x = 867.98 × 392.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.05x = 341,078.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,078.06/629.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.21

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