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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.36, 868.52 and 367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.36, 868.52 and 367.40 is: 507.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.36 : 868.52 = 367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.36/868.52 = 367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.36x = 868.52 × 367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.36x = 319,094.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,094.25/629.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.01

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