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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.06, 868.14 and 363.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.06, 868.14 and 363.55 is: 501.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.06 : 868.14 = 363.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.06/868.14 = 363.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.06x = 868.14 × 363.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.06x = 315,609.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,609.22/629.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.72

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