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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.13, 868.31 and 367.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.13, 868.31 and 367.29 is: 506.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.13 : 868.31 = 367.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.13/868.31 = 367.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.13x = 868.31 × 367.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.13x = 318,921.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,921.58/629.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.92

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