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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.10, 868.26 and 367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.10, 868.26 and 367.14 is: 506.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.10 : 868.26 = 367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.10/868.26 = 367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.10x = 868.26 × 367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.10x = 318,772.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,772.98/629.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.71

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