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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.18, 868.07 and 363.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.18, 868.07 and 363.58 is: 501.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.18 : 868.07 = 363.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.18/868.07 = 363.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.18x = 868.07 × 363.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.18x = 315,612.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,612.89/629.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.63

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