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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.28, 868.55 and 367.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.28, 868.55 and 367.34 is: 507.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.28 : 868.55 = 367.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.28/868.55 = 367.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.28x = 868.55 × 367.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.28x = 319,046.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,046.98/629.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.00

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