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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.27, 868.23 and 380.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.27, 868.23 and 380.73 is: 525.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.27 : 868.23 = 380.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.27/868.23 = 380.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.27x = 868.23 × 380.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.27x = 330,561.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,561.21/629.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.31

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