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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.29, 867.66 and 393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.29, 867.66 and 393.16 is: 542.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.29 : 867.66 = 393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.29/867.66 = 393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.29x = 867.66 × 393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.29x = 341,129.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,129.21/629.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.09

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