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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.25, 868.12 and 393.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.25, 868.12 and 393.13 is: 542.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.25 : 868.12 = 393.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.25/868.12 = 393.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.25x = 868.12 × 393.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.25x = 341,284.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,284.02/629.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.37

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