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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.37, 868.25 and 367.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.37, 868.25 and 367.27 is: 506.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.37 : 868.25 = 367.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.37/868.25 = 367.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.37x = 868.25 × 367.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.37x = 318,880.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,880.93/629.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.67

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