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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.12, 868.08 and 380.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.12, 868.08 and 380.50 is: 525.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.12 : 868.08 = 380.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.12/868.08 = 380.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.12x = 868.08 × 380.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.12x = 330,304.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,304.44/629.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.03

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