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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.16, 867.93 and 380.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.16, 867.93 and 380.31 is: 524.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.16 : 867.93 = 380.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.16/867.93 = 380.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.16x = 867.93 × 380.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.16x = 330,082.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,082.46/629.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.64

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