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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.16, 868.20 and 349.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.16, 868.20 and 349.38 is: 482.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.16 : 868.20 = 349.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.16/868.20 = 349.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.16x = 868.20 × 349.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.16x = 303,331.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,331.72/629.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.12

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