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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.13, 868.23 and 380.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.13, 868.23 and 380.49 is: 525.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.13 : 868.23 = 380.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.13/868.23 = 380.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.13x = 868.23 × 380.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.13x = 330,352.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,352.83/629.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.09

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