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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.14, 868.02 and 367.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.14, 868.02 and 367.12 is: 506.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.14 : 868.02 = 367.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.14/868.02 = 367.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.14x = 868.02 × 367.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.14x = 318,667.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,667.50/629.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.51

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