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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.30, 868.41 and 367.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.30, 868.41 and 367.31 is: 506.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.30 : 868.41 = 367.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.30/868.41 = 367.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.30x = 868.41 × 367.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.30x = 318,975.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,975.68/629.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.87

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