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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.40, 867.96 and 380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.40, 867.96 and 380.76 is: 525.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.40 : 867.96 = 380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.40/867.96 = 380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.40x = 867.96 × 380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.40x = 330,484.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,484.45/629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.08

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