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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.27, 868.32 and 363.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.27, 868.32 and 363.67 is: 501.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.27 : 868.32 = 363.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.27/868.32 = 363.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.27x = 868.32 × 363.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.27x = 315,781.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,781.93/629.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.82

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