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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.18, 868.11 and 393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.18, 868.11 and 393.16 is: 542.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.18 : 868.11 = 393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.18/868.11 = 393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.18x = 868.11 × 393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.18x = 341,306.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,306.13/629.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.46

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