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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.34, 868.40 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.34, 868.40 and 363.72 is: 501.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.34 : 868.40 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.34/868.40 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.34x = 868.40 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.34x = 315,854.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,854.45/629.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.88

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