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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.20, 867.96 and 380.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.20, 867.96 and 380.38 is: 524.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.20 : 867.96 = 380.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.20/867.96 = 380.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.20x = 867.96 × 380.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.20x = 330,154.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,154.62/629.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.72

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