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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.26, 868.46 and 380.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.26, 868.46 and 380.59 is: 525.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.26 : 868.46 = 380.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.26/868.46 = 380.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.26x = 868.46 × 380.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.26x = 330,523.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,523.12/629.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.26

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