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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.26, 868.39 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.26, 868.39 and 349.52 is: 482.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.26 : 868.39 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.26/868.39 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.26x = 868.39 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.26x = 303,517.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,517.17/629.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.34

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