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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.40, 868.68 and 367.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.40, 868.68 and 367.36 is: 507.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.40 : 868.68 = 367.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.40/868.68 = 367.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.40x = 868.68 × 367.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.40x = 319,118.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,118.28/629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.02

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