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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.37, 868.23 and 393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.37, 868.23 and 393.16 is: 542.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.37 : 868.23 = 393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.37/868.23 = 393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.37x = 868.23 × 393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.37x = 341,356.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,356.46/629.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.38

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