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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.30, 868.40 and 363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.30, 868.40 and 363.56 is: 501.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.30 : 868.40 = 363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.30/868.40 = 363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.30x = 868.40 × 363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.30x = 315,715.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,715.50/629.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.69

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