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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.35, 868.55 and 363.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.35, 868.55 and 363.83 is: 502.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.35 : 868.55 = 363.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.35/868.55 = 363.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.35x = 868.55 × 363.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.35x = 316,004.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,004.55/629.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.11

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