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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.18, 868.35 and 380.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.18, 868.35 and 380.57 is: 525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.18 : 868.35 = 380.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.18/868.35 = 380.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.18x = 868.35 × 380.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.18x = 330,469.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,469.16/629.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.24

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