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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.12, 868.22 and 367.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.12, 868.22 and 367.19 is: 506.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.12 : 868.22 = 367.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.12/868.22 = 367.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.12x = 868.22 × 367.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.12x = 318,795.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,795.52/629.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.74

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