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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.33, 868.38 and 380.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.33, 868.38 and 380.60 is: 525.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.33 : 868.38 = 380.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.33/868.38 = 380.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.33x = 868.38 × 380.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.33x = 330,501.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,501.09/629.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.17

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