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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.39, 868.47 and 363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.39, 868.47 and 363.92 is: 502.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.39 : 868.47 = 363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.39/868.47 = 363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.39x = 868.47 × 363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.39x = 316,049.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,049.26/629.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.16

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