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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.06, 868.11 and 367.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.06, 868.11 and 367.03 is: 506.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.06 : 868.11 = 367.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.06/868.11 = 367.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.06x = 868.11 × 367.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.06x = 318,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,620.24/629.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.50

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