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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.33, 868.52 and 363.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.33, 868.52 and 363.82 is: 502.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.33 : 868.52 = 363.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.33/868.52 = 363.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.33x = 868.52 × 363.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.33x = 315,984.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,984.29/629.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.10

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