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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.15, 868.37 and 380.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.15, 868.37 and 380.63 is: 525.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.15 : 868.37 = 380.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.15/868.37 = 380.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.15x = 868.37 × 380.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.15x = 330,523.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,523.33/629.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.35

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