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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.27, 868.34 and 367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.27, 868.34 and 367.24 is: 506.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.27 : 868.34 = 367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.27/868.34 = 367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.27x = 868.34 × 367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.27x = 318,883.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,883.00/629.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.75

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