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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.06, 868.16 and 367.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.06, 868.16 and 367.10 is: 506.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.06 : 868.16 = 367.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.06/868.16 = 367.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.06x = 868.16 × 367.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.06x = 318,701.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,701.54/629.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.63

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