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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.14, 868.01 and 363.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.14, 868.01 and 363.55 is: 501.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.14 : 868.01 = 363.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.14/868.01 = 363.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.14x = 868.01 × 363.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.14x = 315,565.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,565.04/629.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.58

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