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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.06, 868.01 and 367.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.06, 868.01 and 367.02 is: 506.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.06 : 868.01 = 367.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.06/868.01 = 367.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.06x = 868.01 × 367.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.06x = 318,575.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,575.20/629.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.43

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