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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.19, 868.17 and 363.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.19, 868.17 and 363.57 is: 501.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.19 : 868.17 = 363.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.19/868.17 = 363.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.19x = 868.17 × 363.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.19x = 315,640.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,640.57/629.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.66

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