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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.38, 868.21 and 393.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.38, 868.21 and 393.37 is: 542.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.38 : 868.21 = 393.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.38/868.21 = 393.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.38x = 868.21 × 393.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.38x = 341,527.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,527.77/629.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.64

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