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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.16, 868.42 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.16, 868.42 and 367.32 is: 507.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.16 : 868.42 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.16/868.42 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.16x = 868.42 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.16x = 318,988.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,988.03/629.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.01

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