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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.29, 868.28 and 380.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.29, 868.28 and 380.56 is: 525.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.29 : 868.28 = 380.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.29/868.28 = 380.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.29x = 868.28 × 380.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.29x = 330,431.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,431.42/629.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.09

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