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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.27, 868.38 and 349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.27, 868.38 and 349.50 is: 482.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.27 : 868.38 = 349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.27/868.38 = 349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.27x = 868.38 × 349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.27x = 303,498.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,498.81/629.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.31

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