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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.33, 868.46 and 380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.33, 868.46 and 380.52 is: 525.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.33 : 868.46 = 380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.33/868.46 = 380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.33x = 868.46 × 380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.33x = 330,464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,464.50/629.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.11

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