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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.34, 868.56 and 393.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.34, 868.56 and 393.46 is: 543.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.34 : 868.56 = 393.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.34/868.56 = 393.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.34x = 868.56 × 393.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.34x = 341,743.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,743.62/629.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.02

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