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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.10, 868.34 and 380.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.10, 868.34 and 380.38 is: 525.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.10 : 868.34 = 380.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.10/868.34 = 380.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.10x = 868.34 × 380.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.10x = 330,299.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,299.17/629.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.03

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