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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.28, 868.41 and 367.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.28, 868.41 and 367.43 is: 507.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.28 : 868.41 = 367.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.28/868.41 = 367.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.28x = 868.41 × 367.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.28x = 319,075.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,075.54/629.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.05

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