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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.34, 868.56 and 367.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.34, 868.56 and 367.29 is: 506.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.34 : 868.56 = 367.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.34/868.56 = 367.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.34x = 868.56 × 367.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.34x = 319,013.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,013.40/629.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.90

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