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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.23, 868.27 and 393.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.23, 868.27 and 393.52 is: 543.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.23 : 868.27 = 393.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.23/868.27 = 393.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.23x = 868.27 × 393.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.23x = 341,681.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,681.61/629.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.02

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